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DV05 HPC

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

69,074 mi
Last recorded69,074 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV05 HPC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2018 69,074 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2018 69,074 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 62,027 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall cracking

Oil leak ()

Rear wiper blade rubber missing

Fail 5 Dec 2017 62,027 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working & nearside front (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre 175/65/14 (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall cracking

Oil leak ()

Rear wiper blade rubber missing

Pass 1 Dec 2016 55,254 miles

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall cracking

Rear wiper blade rubber spliting

exhaust rear box getting in poor condition

Pass 30 Nov 2015 48,855 miles

offside rear tyre side wall cracking

rear wiper blade rubber ript

strong advise nearside front tyre worn on both edges & has nail in 175 65 14

Pass 14 Nov 2014 42,673 miles

exhaust rear box getting inpoor condition

rear wiper blade rubber split

Fail 11 Nov 2013 37,040 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 37,040 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 30,928 miles

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

o/s & n/s rear tyres sidewall cracking

rear exhaust box getting in poor condition

Fail 8 Nov 2012 30,928 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

o/s & n/s rear tyres sidewall cracking

rear exhaust box getting in poor condition

Pass 26 Oct 2011 24,367 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 24,367 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

STRONG ADVISE. both fornt tyre's side wall cracking

Pass 29 Sep 2010 19,148 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 19,148 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 14,469 miles

BONNET PROP CLIP IS DAMAGED

IMBALANCE ON THE REAR BRAKES ADVICE STRIP AND CLEAN

O/S/F STEERING TRACK ROD END RUBBER COVER IS SPLIT

Pass 12 Sep 2008 9,927 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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DV05 HPC is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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