CarVerify

Free Car Check

HG05 RNZ

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

106,190 mi
Last recorded106,190 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2024 106,190 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to the legal limit and slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside number plate light lens missing

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front wheel arch liner damaged/slightly loose but not insecure

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to the legal limit and slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light condensation inside lens (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

bonnet release lever damaged but working

both front door check straps deteriorated

both rear bump stops missing

driver door hinge slightly worn

front bumper slightly damaged

nearside rear light lens damaged

slight corrosion in rear exhaust system

Pass 6 Feb 2023 96,370 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear and o/s/f (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Feb 2023 96,329 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety coolant hose /thermostat housing (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Coil spring modified so the suspension is inoperative spring against tyre (5.3.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear and o/s/f (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 84,314 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2022 84,314 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour n/s & o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 79,234 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 73,550 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 67,303 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 61,071 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 56,000 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 1 May 2014 51,284 miles

REAR EXHAUST POOR

Pass 24 Apr 2013 45,987 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2012 39,959 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 39,959 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 34,818 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 29,626 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 23,719 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 18,199 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
Full Citroen C3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

HG05 RNZ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RNZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HG05 RNZ?

You can check the full history of HG05 RNZ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was HG05 RNZ registered?

HG05 RNZ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 April 2005.

Is HG05 RNZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG05 RNZ shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HG05 RNZ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on HG05 RNZ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.