CarVerify

Free Car Check

HN05 HCU

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

73,072 mi
Last recorded73,072 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN05 HCU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 73,072 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 May 2026 73,072 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 May 2025 70,367 miles

Centre and rear exhaust silencers deteriorated

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

Pass 14 May 2024 70,046 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2024 70,046 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2023 69,201 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 9 May 2022 68,234 miles

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

Rear silencer outer skin deteriorated

Pass 10 May 2021 67,227 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 11 May 2020 65,648 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

n/s/r and o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 11 May 2020 65,647 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

n/s/r and o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 5 Apr 2019 63,432 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both front shocks misting. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Pin holed. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Bump stop missing.

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear suspension arm bushes perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear silencer corroded.

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Apr 2019 63,342 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both front shocks misting. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Pin holed. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Bump stop missing.

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear suspension arm bushes perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear silencer corroded.

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 60,599 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 56,827 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 53,644 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 50,372 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 50,372 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 44,808 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust system corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2013 40,582 miles

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust has rust on back box

Fail 9 Apr 2013 40,582 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust has rust on back box

nearside front wishbone bush starting to pearish

offside fornt wishbone bush starting to pearish

Pass 13 Apr 2012 37,040 miles

rear silencer corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2011 32,634 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 28,541 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 6 Apr 2010 28,541 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 24,440 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 19,758 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
Full Citroen C3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

HN05 HCU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 HCU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HN05 HCU?

You can check the full history of HN05 HCU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was HN05 HCU registered?

HN05 HCU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 April 2005.

Is HN05 HCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HN05 HCU shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HN05 HCU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on HN05 HCU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.