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DV05 HNN

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

91,214 mi
Last recorded91,214 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV05 HNN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2023 91,214 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 77,751 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2022 77,749 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 72,311 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2020 62,976 miles

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 18 Aug 2020 62,975 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 9 Nov 2019 61,964 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner steering rack ball end slightly ply

Rear Exhaust box outer skin coming off

Fail 8 Nov 2019 61,964 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner steering rack ball end slightly ply

Rear Exhaust box outer skin coming off

Pass 13 Nov 2018 58,813 miles

Nearside Front top strut mount slight play

Offside Front top strut mount slight play

Pass 9 Nov 2017 56,114 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking on shoulder

Rear exhaust box has corrosion

Pass 18 Nov 2016 52,918 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 48,572 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 44,906 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 40,131 miles

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WEARING VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMITS / TYRE ON 2. / 2.5 mm / TYRE BECOMING CRACKED / PERISHED / ADVISE TO REPLACE A.S.A.P...175 / 65 / 14 T

Pass 11 Apr 2013 37,620 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2013 37,620 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 34,278 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 34,278 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 30,540 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 30,540 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 27,603 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 27,603 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

tyres outter walls cracking

Pass 23 Mar 2009 24,578 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 20,845 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 20,845 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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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DV05 HNN is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 DV05 HNN, 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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DV05 HNN is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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