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HN05 ESV

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

69,472 mi
Last recorded69,472 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2024 69,472 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2024 69,472 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 66,351 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 62,106 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 59,944 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 57,021 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 57,021 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 55,176 miles

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))

Fail 14 Mar 2019 55,176 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 54,975 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 52,712 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 52,712 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.48mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 48,992 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 44,579 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 41,121 miles

Both front tyres wearing inner shoulders

Pass 14 Mar 2013 37,696 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 34,110 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 29,124 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 23,956 miles

both front wiper blades split at ends

Pass 26 Feb 2009 17,996 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 14,393 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 ESV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ESV, 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 HN05 ESV registered?

HN05 ESV is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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