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HN05 DHC

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

110,135 mi
Last recorded110,135 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN05 DHC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2018 110,135 miles

Offside Front brake disc scored

Oil leak ()

anti freeze below minimum

Fail 22 Mar 2018 110,135 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both front indicators (1.4.A.2f)

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blow (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat section blowing (7.1.2)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pump not working (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175/65/14 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc scored

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak ()

anti freeze below minimum

Pass 28 Mar 2017 102,841 miles

EML light on

Oil leak ()

bonnet release handle insecure

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Mar 2017 102,841 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blow (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases multiple blows (7.1.2)

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

Offside 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)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

EML light on

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak ()

bonnet release handle insecure

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 93,495 miles

EML light on

Offside Front tyre has cuts to side wall

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Mar 2016 93,495 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

EML light on

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front tyre has cuts to side wall

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 72,610 miles

Both front tyres are wearing faster on the inner edge.

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

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

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

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

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

Small stone chips to windscreen.

Fail 23 Feb 2015 72,458 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Small stone chips to windscreen.

Both front tyres are wearing faster on the inner edge.

Engine management light illuminated.

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 67,659 miles

oil leak

rear number plate deteriating

vehicle tested under wet conditions

Pass 21 Mar 2013 62,939 miles

Oil leak

o/s/r bump stop rubber missing

Fail 21 Mar 2013 62,939 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak

o/s/r bump stop rubber missing

Pass 15 Mar 2012 56,317 miles

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

rear exhaust box corroded but not blowing

Pass 11 Mar 2011 50,250 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin showing signs of corrosion

Pass 1 Mar 2010 44,013 miles

corosion to rear silencer

damage to windscreen a.zone under 10mm

e.m.l on

wiper blades sstarting to smear screen

Fail 1 Mar 2010 44,013 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

corosion to rear silencer

damage to windscreen a.zone under 10mm

e.m.l on

wiper blades sstarting to smear screen

Pass 7 Mar 2009 34,870 miles

corosion to rear silencer

high level brake light not working

Fail 8 Mar 2008 25,333 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2008 25,333 miles

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

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 DHC is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 HN05 DHC, 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 DHC is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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