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HN05 XGP

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

125,298 mi
Last recorded125,298 miles
Recorded on23 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN05 XGP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2018 125,298 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 May 2018 125,297 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 May 2017 104,374 miles

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

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

undertray fitted

Fail 17 May 2017 104,374 miles

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

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

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

undertray fitted

Pass 11 May 2016 91,689 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear both road springs corroded

Fail 11 May 2016 91,689 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear both road springs corroded

Pass 18 May 2015 84,334 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 18 May 2015 84,334 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 8 May 2014 76,046 miles

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

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

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 May 2014 76,046 miles

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

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 May 2013 68,607 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2012 58,235 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 48,980 miles
Fail 7 May 2011 48,980 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2010 39,648 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 31,676 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 23,451 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 XGP is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 HN05 XGP, 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 XGP is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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