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HN05 BVC

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

122,708 mi
Last recorded122,708 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN05 BVC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 22 Apr 2021 122,708 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill corroded near rear axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2020 121,164 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 116,303 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 110,807 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2018 110,807 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 103,805 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2017 103,803 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 99,719 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 90,954 miles

nearside front and offside front tyres starting to wear on inner edge

Fail 3 Jun 2015 90,954 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

nearside front and offside front tyres starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 6 Jun 2014 82,708 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE AND WORN VERY CLOSE TO 1:6mm LIMIT

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 5 Jun 2014 82,708 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE AND WORN VERY CLOSE TO 1:6mm LIMIT

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 May 2013 74,633 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 29 May 2013 74,633 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 May 2012 66,057 miles

exhaust life very limited

rear suspension bump stops missing

slight brake bind nearside rear wheel

small cut in tread on nearside rear tyre

Fail 30 May 2012 66,057 miles

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

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

exhaust life very limited

rear suspension bump stops missing

slight brake bind nearside rear wheel

small cut in tread on nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Jun 2011 58,775 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front tyres wearing on inner eges close to 1:6mm

rear suspension rubber stops missing

slight brake bind on nearside rear wheel

Pass 5 Jun 2010 49,252 miles

rear suspension bumpstops missing

slight brake bind nearside rear

Pass 4 Jun 2009 39,709 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 30,983 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 30,983 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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HN05 BVC is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 HN05 BVC, 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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HN05 BVC is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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