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HD05 EXM

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

118,543 mi
Last recorded118,543 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD05 EXM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2020 118,543 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 114,592 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear coils have surface corrosion

drivers door check strap missing

Fail 3 Aug 2019 114,592 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Direction indicator incorrect colour both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear coils have surface corrosion

drivers door check strap missing

Pass 25 Jun 2018 107,185 miles

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 97,433 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 94,221 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 91,500 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Jun 2014 84,680 miles

off side front belt frayed

rear box in poor condition

Fail 29 Jun 2013 74,943 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2013 74,943 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 62,730 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 62,730 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2011 53,715 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2011 53,715 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 42,763 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 42,763 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2009 32,371 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 20,381 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 EXM is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EXM, 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 EXM is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 July 2005.

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