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CF05 HDE

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

131,372 mi
Last recorded131,372 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF05 HDE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2019 131,372 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all (front and rear) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords various small cuts in tread 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge approx 1.8mm 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall has wear/damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 1.8mm 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer door sill is slightly distorted (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view various small chips in screen (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2019 131,370 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer is holed and leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn smooth on inner edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all (front and rear) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour offside and nearside (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords various small cuts in tread 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge approx 1.8mm 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced headlamp lense polished during test (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall has wear/damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 1.8mm 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer door sill is slightly distorted (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness steering column lower pinch bolt loose (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view various small chips in screen (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 126,489 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 126,489 miles

Nearside Steering locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 126,208 miles

oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2016 125,063 miles

Front oil leak

Nearside Front headlamp lens damaged

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 120,473 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play on limit (2.1.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

centre exhaust heat shield has detached from body.

Fail 22 Sep 2015 120,473 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play on limit (2.1.5)

centre exhaust heat shield has detached from body.

Pass 5 Sep 2014 113,759 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 113,759 miles

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 108,435 miles

Auxillary Drive Belt Worn.

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 26 Sep 2013 108,435 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Auxillary Drive Belt Worn.

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 102,682 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Sep 2012 102,593 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

front tyres size175/70r14t

front tyres unevenly worn

rear tyres size 175/65r14t

Pass 20 Sep 2011 96,616 miles

Both rear tyres worn close to legal limit

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front tyre worn smooth to inner edge but not exposing ply or cords

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Sep 2011 96,616 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres worn close to legal limit

Engine oil level low

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front tyre worn smooth to inner edge but not exposing ply or cords

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Unable to check rear wheel bearings due to brake bind

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 87,279 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 87,279 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

front brake discs show wear and age advise to be replaced with pads

Pass 26 Aug 2009 64,166 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 37,267 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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CF05 HDE is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CF05 HDE, 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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CF05 HDE is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 August 2005.

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