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CV05 HHT

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

87,039 mi
Last recorded87,039 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV05 HHT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2022 87,039 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under body & suspension components various corrosion.

Pass 18 Feb 2021 85,755 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 84,417 miles

Offside Front Inner steel road wheel has corrosion.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small perish crackes. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 82,462 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracking/ perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Feb 2019 82,457 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cv clip missing. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracking/ perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 80,627 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 78,923 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 78,921 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure lineing loose on backing. (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 77,043 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 75,032 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 73,539 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 66,312 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 66,312 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 58,989 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 52,071 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

bumper seats in car

front discs are pitted with some wear on inner-sides

wiper blades could do with changing

Pass 10 Feb 2010 42,822 miles

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

damage to o/s/r lamp lens

Fail 10 Feb 2010 42,822 miles

damage to o/s/r lamp lens

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 36,582 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 30,178 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 HHT is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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

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