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HG05 XRN

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

76,831 mi
Last recorded76,831 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 76,831 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2025 72,600 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2024 72,249 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 70,484 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 64,770 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2021 58,251 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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2020 55,997 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 50,291 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

middle and rear exhaust silencers corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2019 50,291 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

middle and rear exhaust silencers corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2018 46,557 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 42,541 miles

rust to rear exhaust

wipers worn

Pass 26 Jul 2016 39,330 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 34,044 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 30,305 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 27,168 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 23,636 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 19,595 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 15,653 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 15,653 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 12,419 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 12,419 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 9,225 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 XRN 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 86.4%.

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 XRN, 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 XRN is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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