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HN05 ERU

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

150,107 mi
Last recorded150,107 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN05 ERU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2015 150,107 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front anti roll bar 'D' bushes worn

high view stop light not working

nearside front shock absorber leaking

nearside rear tyre wearing out of shape

offside front seat belt starting to fray

Fail 16 Jun 2015 150,107 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front anti roll bar 'D' bushes worn

high view stop light not working

nearside front shock absorber leaking

nearside rear tyre wearing out of shape

offside front seat belt starting to fray

Pass 6 Jun 2014 138,090 miles

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

drivers seat belt starting to fray

front exhaust system blowing

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 30 Apr 2013 123,132 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 123,132 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 113,192 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 13 Mar 2012 113,190 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 98,516 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 98,516 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 88,959 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 88,697 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside lower radiator mounting insecure

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

handbrake has some free play

Pass 24 Mar 2009 77,011 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 59,761 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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HN05 ERU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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