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ET05 HMV

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

63,384 mi
Last recorded63,384 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET05 HMV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2018 63,384 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 63,384 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 60,313 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 61,093 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 58,714 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 54,956 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 51,196 miles

Offside wiper blade deteriorated but still clearing screen ok

Fail 24 Jun 2014 51,196 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside wiper blade deteriorated but still clearing screen ok

Pass 11 Jun 2013 47,994 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 47,988 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 43,585 miles

all 4 tyres presihing on sidewall

all 4 tyres worn close to limit

centre brake light not working

rear exhaust box badly corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2011 37,672 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 30 Jun 2011 37,672 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 31,585 miles

both rear tyres preshing on side wall

n/s/f tyre preshing on side wall

rear box is slightly corried

Pass 22 May 2009 25,226 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 20,234 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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ET05 HMV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ET05 HMV, 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 ET05 HMV registered?

ET05 HMV is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 July 2005.

Is ET05 HMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET05 HMV shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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