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CF05 HDV

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

128,414 mi
Last recorded128,414 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF05 HDV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2022 128,414 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both n/s+o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2022 128,394 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inside and outside edges r bald (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both n/s+o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure dropping down out of its position (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 116,689 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Mar 2021 116,620 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 110,380 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 99,094 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive on sump pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 92,739 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Jul 2017 92,739 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Aug 2016 84,702 miles

oil leak

Fail 10 Aug 2016 84,702 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour N/S+O/S FRONT AND REAR (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2015 79,126 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 72,654 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 72,654 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 64,666 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 56,267 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 47,200 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 47,200 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 37,784 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 28,775 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 28,275 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 19,806 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 19,806 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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 HDV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 CF05 HDV, 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 HDV is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 August 2005.

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