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HG05 VOM

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

109,972 mi
Last recorded109,972 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG05 VOM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2022 109,972 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2022 109,970 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 103,461 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 98,351 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 95,295 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 93,273 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 89,799 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 85,862 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 72,566 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2015 62,104 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 62,104 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 52,559 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 4 Jan 2014 52,559 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 41,773 miles

engine management light on

rear silencer corroded

Fail 20 Dec 2012 41,773 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine management light on

rear silencer corroded

Pass 28 Dec 2011 31,909 miles

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

Fail 28 Dec 2011 31,909 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 May 2010 22,787 miles

all tyres badly perished

both front tyres worn low

chip in windscreen

front brake discs corroded

front wishbone bushes perished slightly

service light on

Fail 17 May 2010 22,787 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

all tyres badly perished

both front tyres worn low

chip in windscreen

front brake discs corroded

front wishbone bushes perished slightly

service light on

Pass 19 May 2009 20,128 miles

Reverse lights not working

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 May 2009 20,128 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Reverse lights not working

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 May 2008 17,676 miles

front brake discs corroded

front windscreen chipped

reverse lights not working

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 VOM is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VOM, 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 VOM is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 May 2005.

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