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HG05 ZXO

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

117,007 mi
Last recorded117,007 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG05 ZXO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2016 117,007 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 117,007 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 110,200 miles

Front Indicator bulbs are discoloured.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 101,559 miles

Front direction indicators discoloured.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front tyres worn on shoulders.

Fail 11 Jun 2014 101,558 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front direction indicators discoloured.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front tyres worn on shoulders.

Pass 12 Jun 2013 89,800 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Jun 2013 89,800 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 79,328 miles

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)

tyres need doing soon legal limit only

Fail 12 Jun 2012 79,328 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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)

tyres need doing soon legal limit only

wipers poor

Pass 1 Jun 2011 68,411 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 56,757 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 44,064 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 32,349 miles

Front bumper insecure

advise o/s rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 18 Jun 2008 32,349 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front bumper insecure

advise o/s rear tyre slightly perished

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 ZXO is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 ZXO, 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 ZXO registered?

HG05 ZXO is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 June 2005.

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