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HN05 ERV

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,985 mi
Last recorded50,985 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2020 50,985 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp inoperative

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Mar 2020 50,984 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Stop lamp inoperative

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp aim too high Both adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 33,855 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 33,845 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 33,222 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 32,387 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 32,387 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 31,657 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 31,657 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 29,554 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 29,217 miles

offside front tyre perished on tread

rear bump stops missing

Pass 16 Apr 2013 28,407 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 27,825 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 26,417 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 23,481 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 23,481 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 19,905 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 19,905 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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 ERV 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 66.7%.

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

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