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HD54 OLH

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

123,717 mi
Last recorded123,717 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD54 OLH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2016 123,717 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 123,717 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 111,375 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2013 94,437 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Sep 2013 94,437 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Aug 2012 80,692 miles

Accident Damage to boot floor, badly repaired, but not unsafe.

Cat Sheild Loose.

Dash Illumination appears dim.

Driver's Seatbelt is frayed.

Engine Oil Leak.

Front Bumper is slightly insecure.

Gear Change appears stiff.

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

O/S Ball Joint Cover, slightly lower than the N/S, but still preventing the ingress of dirt.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Bump Stops are missing.

Rear Exhaust Hanger Rubber has been altered to hang the exhaust.

Rear Heatsheild, is coming loose.

Rear Wiper Blade is split.

Pass 16 Aug 2012 80,692 miles

Accident Damage to boot floor, badly repaired, but not unsafe.

Cat Sheild Loose.

Dash Illumination appears dim.

Driver's Seatbelt is frayed.

Engine Oil Leak.

Front Bumper is slightly insecure.

Gear Change appears stiff.

O/S Ball Joint Cover, slightly lower than the N/S, but still preventing the ingress of dirt.

Rear Bump Stops are missing.

Rear Exhaust Hanger Rubber has been altered to hang the exhaust.

Rear Heatsheild, is coming loose.

Rear Wiper Blade is split.

Pass 23 Jul 2011 65,215 miles

Battery insecure

o/s front seat belt slightly fluffed

rear exhaust mountings bent/half brocken

Fail 22 Jul 2011 65,214 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Front bumper insecure

Rear bumper insecure

o/s front seat belt slightly fluffed

rear exhaust mountings bent/half brocken

Pass 21 May 2010 119,791 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 21 May 2010 119,791 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 104,112 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 77,136 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2008 77,136 miles

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

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

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

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

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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HD54 OLH is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 HD54 OLH, 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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HD54 OLH is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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