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CV05 HHJ

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,865 mi
Last recorded94,865 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV05 HHJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2018 94,865 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 4 Apr 2018 94,340 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 88,976 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint upper and lower (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f top mount stiff to turn

rear exhaust box corroded

slight bind n/s/r brake

Fail 17 Mar 2017 88,976 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint upper and lower (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported box (7.1.1)

n/s/f top mount stiff to turn

rear exhaust box corroded

slight bind n/s/r brake

Pass 14 Mar 2016 83,876 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 83,095 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 77,306 miles

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

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

slight bind from o/s/r brake

Pass 19 Feb 2014 71,634 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Osf headlamp has condensation in it

Pass 22 Feb 2013 65,639 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 59,490 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak

nearside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 10 Feb 2011 52,167 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 52,167 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 45,849 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 30,419 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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CV05 HHJ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CV05 HHJ, 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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CV05 HHJ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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