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HD05 ESU

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

94,718 mi
Last recorded94,718 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD05 ESU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2024 94,718 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2024 94,718 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 50,005 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2023 49,768 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 29,884 miles

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

Rear exhaust poor condition

Pass 22 Jul 2021 25,171 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 24,390 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 23,406 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 22,318 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 21,031 miles

Central Rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded

timing belt

Pass 27 Jul 2016 19,656 miles

cambelt?

clutch pedal high

Pass 22 Jul 2015 18,025 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 16,524 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 14,921 miles

rear exhaust silencer rusty but not blowing

Pass 11 Jul 2012 12,788 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 11,367 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 9,360 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 7,542 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 5,816 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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HD05 ESU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 HD05 ESU, 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 HD05 ESU registered?

HD05 ESU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 July 2005.

Is HD05 ESU safe to buy?

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