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HX05 XCH

2005 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

79,903 mi
Last recorded79,903 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX05 XCH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2016 79,903 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 79,903 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced misted inside (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 125,788 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Mar 2014 122,942 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 119,620 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2013 119,620 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 115,470 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 110,525 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 110,525 miles

Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 105,925 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 105,924 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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 XCH is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 XCH, 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 HX05 XCH registered?

HX05 XCH is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is HX05 XCH safe to buy?

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