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HK05 LEU

2005 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

153,981 mi
Last recorded153,981 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK05 LEU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2018 153,981 miles

Front Undertray supports loose

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Knocking from suspension

Fail 5 Oct 2018 153,981 miles

Front Undertray supports loose

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Knocking from suspension

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 147,557 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Wing mirror glass broken

Offside Rear Light unit lens missing

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

Fail 7 Oct 2017 147,557 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Wing mirror glass broken

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

Offside Rear Light unit lens missing

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 139,792 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 4 Oct 2016 139,691 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part insecure (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 133,191 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 130,348 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 114,274 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 114,274 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 92,235 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 92,235 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 76,057 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

n/s door mirror glass damaged

n/s front fog lamp glass damaged

o/s wiper blade split

Pass 23 Jun 2008 64,950 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 64,949 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)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

front foglamp damaged

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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HK05 LEU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HK05 LEU, 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 HK05 LEU registered?

HK05 LEU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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