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CF55 HZS

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

98,493 mi
Last recorded98,493 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF55 HZS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2019 98,493 miles

Front Bumper slightly damage.

Front Tyres inner edges worn low.

Nearside Front Track rod end inner side slightly play.

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak.

Fail 23 Feb 2019 98,493 miles

Front Bumper slightly damage.

Front Tyres inner edges worn low.

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end inner side slightly play.

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak.

Pass 5 Mar 2018 91,915 miles

Nearside Front Inner tie rod end play.

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly bent.

Fail 5 Mar 2018 91,915 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Inner tie rod end play.

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly bent.

Pass 13 Mar 2017 87,602 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 85,877 miles

Engine oil leaks

Fail 11 Mar 2016 85,877 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine oil leaks

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 79,275 miles

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

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

nearside headlamp has slightly deteriorated beam image

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 5 Mar 2015 79,275 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 13 Mar 2014 72,303 miles

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

o/s wiper slightly worn

Fail 12 Mar 2014 72,303 miles

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)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

hand brake travel high and performance low

n/s/f tyre worn to min limit 1,61mm

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

o/s wiper slightly worn

Pass 2 Jan 2013 64,124 miles

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

rear brakes binding

Fail 28 Dec 2012 64,124 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

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

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

centre stop light not working

rear brakes binding

Pass 22 Dec 2011 55,756 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 47,450 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 37,103 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 28,359 miles

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

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

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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CF55 HZS is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 CF55 HZS, 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 CF55 HZS registered?

CF55 HZS is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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