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HN05 FZD

2005 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

138,332 mi
Last recorded138,332 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN05 FZD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2020 138,332 miles

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

Offside outer sill corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2020 138,331 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside outer sill corroded

Pass 23 May 2019 129,518 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 129,518 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 122,839 miles

Both front tyres cracking badly

Both rear tyres cracking

Oil leak

Fail 6 Jun 2018 122,119 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Both front tyres cracking badly

Both rear tyres cracking

Oil leak

Pass 24 May 2017 121,650 miles

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed drivers (5.2.2b)

front tyre outer edges starting to crack

Fail 24 May 2017 121,648 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed drivers (5.2.2b)

front tyre outer edges starting to crack

Pass 8 Jun 2016 121,287 miles

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

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

chips in windscreen

front discs rusty

n/s/r brake binding slightly

rear tail box in poor condition

wipers poor

Pass 17 Jun 2015 120,729 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 120,729 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

exhaust tail section heavily corroded

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2015 118,136 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both steering arms slight play

front brake discs worn

rear coil springs rusty

rear exhaust rusty and in poor condition

Pass 24 Jan 2014 108,673 miles

Rear exhaust system in poor condition

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Jan 2014 108,673 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 97,036 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 25 Jan 2013 97,036 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 85,018 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front tyres wearing on edges

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 27 Jan 2012 85,018 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front tyres wearing on edges

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 25 Jan 2011 71,907 miles

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

Nearside rear Bumpstop missing.

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 61,338 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Apr 2009 52,917 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 52,917 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 37,063 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 37,063 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 FZD is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 FZD, 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 FZD registered?

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

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