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GV05 HBL

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

62,136 mi
Last recorded62,136 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 HBL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2021 62,136 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2021 62,136 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 55,342 miles

both front brake discs badly worn/corroded

both front head lights outer lens deteriorated

high level brake light not working

Fail 22 Oct 2020 55,342 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))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting within tread almost down to ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front brake discs badly worn/corroded

both front head lights outer lens deteriorated

exhaust rear silencer outer skin badly deteriorated (loose)

high level brake light not working

Pass 3 Jun 2019 51,948 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 50,399 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) (i))

Pass 11 May 2017 49,647 miles

engine management light

rear coil spring corroded

Nearside both sidewall damage

Offside wiper smeary

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

Pass 20 May 2016 49,288 miles

rear exhaust silencer outer casing deteriorated

Fail 20 May 2016 49,288 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer outer casing deteriorated

Pass 28 Jan 2015 48,681 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 47,180 miles

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

rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Fail 25 Jun 2012 43,375 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside rear bump stop missing

rear silencer outer skin in poor condition

Pass 25 Jun 2012 43,375 miles

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

offside rear bump stop missing

rear silencer outer skin in poor condition

Pass 18 Jun 2011 36,508 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 33,479 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

nearside rear tyre perished sidewall and worn close to limit(185/60R15)

offside rear tyre perished sidewall and worn close to limit

Pass 24 Jun 2009 30,154 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 30,154 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 25,128 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 25,128 miles

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

Offside Front 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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GV05 HBL is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GV05 HBL, 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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GV05 HBL is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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