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HJ05 OBH

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

87,564 mi
Last recorded87,564 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ05 OBH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2016 87,564 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 83,189 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both sides front upper strut mounts stiff

Pass 13 Nov 2014 77,302 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

both front shocks top mounts stiff

Pass 27 Nov 2013 72,438 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 72,438 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 65,311 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 55,831 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 49,961 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 44,133 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 29,257 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 OBH is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 OBH, 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 HJ05 OBH registered?

HJ05 OBH is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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