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HG05 XRA

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

76,469 mi
Last recorded76,469 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2023 76,469 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Jan 2023 76,469 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 73,263 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Dec 2021 73,263 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 71,182 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inside face of both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 67,133 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Inner Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 58,848 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 58,848 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 54,502 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2016 46,333 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 8 May 2015 41,572 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 41,572 miles

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

centre stop lamp not working

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 6 May 2014 37,125 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres badly perished/cracked

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2013 31,291 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 31,291 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2012 28,342 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 24,619 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2011 24,619 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 20,904 miles

o/s/r wheel bearing slight roughness

Pass 29 May 2009 16,302 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 16,302 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2008 11,936 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 XRA 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 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 XRA, 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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What year was HG05 XRA registered?

HG05 XRA is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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