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HJ05 XWR

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2024
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

59,358 mi
Last recorded59,358 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ05 XWR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2023 59,358 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop missing

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

handbrake travel long

Pass 31 Mar 2022 52,971 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

handbrake travel long

Pass 1 Mar 2021 47,968 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 44,976 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Pass 28 Mar 2019 41,489 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 40,447 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 39,050 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 37,315 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 35,987 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 35,675 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 35,662 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 34,104 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 32,079 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 29,003 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 25,961 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 22,862 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 17,633 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 XWR is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc 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 XWR, 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 XWR registered?

HJ05 XWR is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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