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HD05 EXB

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

104,372 mi
Last recorded104,372 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD05 EXB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2020 104,372 miles

Oil leak from sump area.

Fail 23 Apr 2020 104,368 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak from sump area.

Pass 24 Apr 2019 91,623 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s/f (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s/f condensation (4.1.4 (b))

inner front disc faces rusted

Fail 24 Apr 2019 91,623 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed n/s/f (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has ply or cords exposed o/s/f 175/65/r14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s/f (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s/f condensation (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen washer not working fill with fluid (3.5 (a))

inner front disc faces rusted

Pass 16 Apr 2018 87,331 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front drivers door handle missing

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear coil spring corroded offside & nearside (2.4.C.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rattle from suspension

Fail 11 Apr 2018 87,331 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front drivers door handle missing

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear coil spring corroded offside & nearside (2.4.C.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rattle from suspension

Pass 13 Apr 2017 82,755 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Apr 2017 82,755 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 May 2016 75,963 miles

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

Rear Exhaust in very poor condition

Fail 25 May 2016 75,963 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.59mm remaining (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust in very poor condition

Pass 26 May 2015 67,109 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear tyre slightly out of round

rear exhaust box assy corroded

Pass 12 May 2014 60,521 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust box assy corroded

Pass 10 May 2013 52,985 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 52,985 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2012 50,758 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 May 2012 50,758 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 49,825 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 May 2011 49,825 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 48,164 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 48,164 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2009 46,367 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

shallow cut to nearside front tyre side wall

Pass 25 Jun 2008 38,824 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 EXB is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 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 HD05 EXB, 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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HD05 EXB is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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