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HG05 RNV

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

88,129 mi
Last recorded88,129 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG05 RNV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2022 88,129 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Also Fraying (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 14 Oct 2022 88,129 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Also Fraying (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 16 Oct 2021 84,107 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both not efficent (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2021 83,944 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

parking brake travel high

Pass 28 Sep 2020 79,031 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 75,328 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 72,113 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Sep 2018 72,025 miles

Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen requires polishing to obtain beam pattern. (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 66,881 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 65,172 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 60,312 miles

Front unable to see front brakes

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Jan 2016 60,312 miles

Front unable to see front brakes

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 55,430 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 55,425 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

unable to see front brakes

Pass 16 Jan 2014 49,399 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 44,874 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 40,778 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 40,778 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

1.Rear silencer corroded. 2.Rear wiper blade split.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 36,071 miles

front wiper blades split

front brake discs worn

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 30,586 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 23,820 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 17,879 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen C3?

Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
5,216
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
313,601
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 107,792
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 76,366
Registration plate lamp not working 63,376
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 46,618
Stop lamp not working 39,780
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HG05 RNV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2005 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 57,373 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen C3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 107,792 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HG05 RNV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C3 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 21 years old, this Citroen C3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HG05 RNV is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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