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AF05 HZH

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

115,741 mi
Last recorded115,741 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 HZH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2021 115,741 miles

near side off side lower sills slight corrosion

Pass 11 Sep 2020 114,287 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 95,926 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 84,200 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 78,165 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2017 78,165 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 71,748 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3mm and also perished (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust silencer support strap broken but system is still secure

signs of nearside front spring fouling inner wing

Fail 27 Feb 2016 71,748 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread separating on inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3mm and also perished (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust silencer support strap broken but system is still secure

signs of nearside front spring fouling inner wing

Pass 11 Mar 2015 68,062 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 68,033 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 64,456 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 60,371 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 55,778 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 50,369 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 44,843 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 36,803 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 30,857 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AF05 HZH is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AF05 HZH, 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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AF05 HZH is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 March 2005.

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