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HX05 XBC

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

95,526 mi
Last recorded95,526 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX05 XBC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2017 95,526 miles

Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

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 Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

brake fluid is 4%

Fail 28 Mar 2017 95,526 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

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

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

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

Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

brake fluid is 4%

Pass 21 Mar 2016 88,536 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

bodywork damage to front and rear of vehicle

clutch high biting point

rear exhaust silencer very corroded.. outer skin falling off

Fail 19 Mar 2016 88,536 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement suspension bush split and failed (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement suspension bush split and failed (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

bodywork damage to front and rear of vehicle

clutch high biting point

rear exhaust silencer very corroded.. outer skin falling off

Pass 3 Mar 2015 80,112 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front and rear bumpers damaged

rear exhaust corroded

tail gate damaged

Fail 3 Mar 2015 80,112 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front and rear bumpers damaged

rear exhaust corroded

tail gate damaged

Pass 19 Mar 2014 70,940 miles

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

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

drivers rear wheel bearing noisy

passenger rear bump stop missing

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2014 70,940 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

drivers rear wheel bearing noisy

passenger rear bump stop missing

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2013 60,637 miles

passenger wiper split

rear exhaust corroded

water in drivers headlight

Pass 29 Mar 2012 50,721 miles

nearside rear bump stop missing

both rear tyres worn close to limit

rear exhaust sliencer outer skin corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2012 50,720 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres worn close to limit

nearside rear bump stop missing

rear exhaust sliencer outer skin corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2011 39,925 miles

BOTH FRONT WIPER BLADES DETERIOATED

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

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER OUTER SKINS CORRODED

Pass 30 Mar 2011 39,925 miles

BOTH FRONT WIPER BLADES DETERIOATED

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER OUTER SKINS CORRODED

Pass 31 Mar 2010 32,783 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 32,783 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 May 2009 27,263 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 21,007 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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HX05 XBC is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 HX05 XBC, 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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HX05 XBC is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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