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HN05 GAU

2005 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

104,027 mi
Last recorded104,027 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN05 GAU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Nov 2024 104,027 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced no beam image (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken (needs attention) (6.1.2 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

coolant level low

light switch worn

surface corrosion underneath on some components and under body

Pass 16 Nov 2023 96,478 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts (inner faces) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both fronts (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output beam image not very good (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rears (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rears (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front tyres getting low on treads 3mm (175/65x14)

surface corrosion underneath

Pass 17 Nov 2022 89,552 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (inner faces) pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both fronts (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output beam image not very good (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear upper areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

offside rear outer sill rusty

surface corrosion underneath on some components and under body

Pass 18 Nov 2021 84,481 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both rear inner sills corroded

exhaust rear box deteriorating

front brake discs (inner faces) pitting

surface corrosion underneath on some components

Pass 6 Apr 2020 80,223 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 6 Apr 2020 80,223 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front tyre bald on outer edge 175/65/14

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 75,071 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output frosting (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges and perished in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 70,967 miles

Rear coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Mar 2018 70,967 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 175.65.14 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 66,682 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175.65.14 perished advise to be changed (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175.65.14 advise to be changed (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Mar 2017 66,682 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175.65.14 perished advise to be changed (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175.65.14 advise to be changed (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 62,751 miles

Nearside Front tyre nail in it

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 58,479 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear box very slightly deteriorated.N/S/F beam pattern slightly faded.

Pass 28 Mar 2014 55,027 miles

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

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

O/S/F tyre worn inner tread area.N/S/F tyre worn inner and outer tread areas.

Pass 21 Mar 2013 48,894 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2013 48,894 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 42,026 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 37,875 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2010 31,929 miles

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

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

engine oil level low

front o/s brake slightly binding

rear springs corroed

Fail 26 Mar 2010 31,912 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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)

engine oil level low

front o/s brake slightly binding

o/s rear tyre perrished

rear springs corroed

Pass 27 Mar 2009 26,598 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 20,442 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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HN05 GAU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HN05 GAU, 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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HN05 GAU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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