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FA05 HRZ

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

53,033 mi
Last recorded53,033 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA05 HRZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 53,033 miles

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

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

rear axle corroded/rusty

Fail 3 Aug 2026 53,033 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

rear axle corroded/rusty

Pass 12 Aug 2025 52,098 miles

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop missing

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2024 51,384 miles

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

rear axle showing sings of corrosion

Fail 8 Aug 2024 51,384 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

rear axle showing sings of corrosion

Pass 4 Aug 2023 50,746 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 49,788 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2022 49,786 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2021 48,679 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

exhaust corroded and slight blow

Pass 3 Aug 2020 48,150 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center and rear exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 47,204 miles

centre silencer corroded/leaking, rear silencer corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2018 44,527 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 7 Aug 2018 44,527 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 10 Aug 2017 42,646 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 38,688 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 38,688 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 34,355 miles

rear tyres cracking on walls and tread

Pass 7 Aug 2014 27,677 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 23,972 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 19,978 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 16,646 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 16,646 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 13,795 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 13,795 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 11,403 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 9,472 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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FA05 HRZ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 FA05 HRZ, 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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FA05 HRZ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 August 2005.

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