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HJ05 OBG

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2023
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

93,429 mi
Last recorded93,429 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ05 OBG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2022 93,429 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2022 93,429 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 89,035 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 84,251 miles

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 80,340 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 77,284 miles

Offside Front door "check strap" broken

Oil leak, but not excessive crankshaft rear oil seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 69,534 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2017 61,302 miles

Exhaust corroded and slight blow

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear tyres perished and cracked

Pass 12 May 2016 46,730 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 44,147 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 39,441 miles

advise centre and rear sections of exhaust outer case corroded

advise rear wiper blade split

Pass 5 Jun 2013 36,760 miles

Advise rear exhaust corroded

Pass 25 May 2012 32,390 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 29,094 miles

Advise front tyres in poor condition sidewalls cracking

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)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 26,083 miles

front o/s brake disc slightly worn

Pass 2 Jun 2009 22,951 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 16,206 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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HJ05 OBG is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 HJ05 OBG, 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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HJ05 OBG is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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