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CV05 HKZ

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

48,419 mi
Last recorded48,419 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV05 HKZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 48,419 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Strut Mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2026 48,369 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 45,643 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 35,390 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 29,973 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2023 29,963 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front All direction indicators incorrect colour x 2 (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 27,960 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 27,207 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 26,626 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 25,813 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 25,287 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 24,260 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 22,961 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 22,096 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 21,177 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 20,307 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 20,307 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 19,591 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 17,858 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 16,351 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 14,336 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 12,802 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 HKZ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 HKZ, 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 CV05 HKZ registered?

CV05 HKZ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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The MOT history for CV05 HKZ shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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