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CV05 HLG

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,097 mi
Last recorded97,097 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2021 97,097 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear light unit damage

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective signs of condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear slight bind when rotated

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

hand brake travel long

Fail 29 Nov 2021 97,097 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear light unit damage

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective signs of condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear slight bind when rotated

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

hand brake travel long

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 96,048 miles

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

Offside Rear slight bind when rotated

hand brake travel long

Fail 12 Jan 2021 96,048 miles

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

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

Offside Rear slight bind when rotated

hand brake travel long

Pass 15 May 2019 92,495 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 90,255 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front silencer and rear section at the join (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight play in lower ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak engine ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 May 2017 87,743 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 85,532 miles

Nearside Rear hande brake needs ajusting

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

top mounts need looking into

Pass 19 May 2015 83,434 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 79,922 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 74,418 miles

light bind to n/s front and rear brakes

Pass 25 Jun 2012 68,762 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 62,413 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

bonnet release handle insecure

damage to n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

slight binding from n/s/f brake

Pass 22 Jun 2010 53,973 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall damaged

Fail 22 Jun 2010 53,973 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall damaged

rear wiper blade split

Pass 24 Jun 2009 44,353 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front wiper blades split on ends

Fail 23 Jun 2009 44,328 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front wiper blades split on ends

Pass 1 Jul 2008 34,232 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 32,931 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 32,931 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 HLG is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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