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MT05 HKG

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

87,295 mi
Last recorded87,295 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT05 HKG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 87,295 miles

Rear o/s and n/s rear sill ends showing signs of corrosion

Fail 13 May 2026 87,296 miles

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

Rear o/s and n/s rear sill ends showing signs of corrosion

Pass 14 May 2025 85,035 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sill end showing signs of corrosion

Fail 14 May 2025 85,035 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer sill end showing signs of corrosion

Pass 15 May 2024 83,438 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sill end showing signs of corrosion

Pass 18 May 2023 82,270 miles

Nearside Outer sill corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing slightly on edges

Fail 17 May 2023 82,269 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Outer sill corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing slightly on edges

Pass 18 May 2022 80,039 miles

o/s front door check strap broken

o/s rear outer sill showing signs of corrosion

Pass 8 Jun 2021 77,603 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2021 77,603 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

Pass 25 Jun 2020 75,088 miles

Exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 16 May 2019 71,810 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 68,646 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 May 2017 64,485 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 May 2016 60,180 miles

exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

o/s and n/s front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 13 May 2015 56,428 miles

exhaust back box showing signs of corrosion

Pass 13 May 2014 52,189 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 47,899 miles

o/s and n/s front tyres are getting low at 3mm

Fail 15 May 2013 47,899 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake discs are grooved

o/s and n/s front tyres are getting low at 3mm

Pass 9 May 2012 42,745 miles

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

slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 9 May 2011 36,706 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 36,706 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 May 2010 29,884 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 May 2009 22,900 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2009 22,900 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2008 16,748 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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MT05 HKG is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 MT05 HKG, 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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MT05 HKG is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 May 2005.

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