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HN05 OHU

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

114,720 mi
Last recorded114,720 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN05 OHU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2023 114,720 miles

Central Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 1 Feb 2023 114,720 miles

Central Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 9 Apr 2021 103,315 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 100,386 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2020 100,373 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2019 91,962 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 85,441 miles

Advice middle part of exhaust very rusty

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2018 85,438 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Advice middle part of exhaust very rusty

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 77,104 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 64,509 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Mar 2015 48,678 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2015 48,678 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 44,256 miles

Both front tyres worn heavily on inner edge

Fail 10 Mar 2014 44,256 miles

Both front tyres worn heavily on inner edge

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 41,038 miles

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

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

exhaust rear box corroded

o/s/rear tyre perished

Pass 4 Jun 2012 36,424 miles

wheel trim fittit

1) exhaust rear box corroded

Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Jun 2012 36,424 miles

Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

1) exhaust rear box corroded

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

wheel trim fittit

Pass 6 Jun 2011 32,419 miles

1) tyres 175 65 14 2) wheel trims fitted 3) front brake discs worn cannot see brake pads condition 4) exhaust corroded - poor condition 5) rear tyres close to limits

Pass 7 Jun 2010 28,239 miles

1) front pads look low 2) exhaust corroded poor condition 3) tyres 175 65 14 4) wheel trims fitted

Pass 19 May 2009 24,319 miles

1) front brakes worn cannot see front pads condition 2) tyres 175 65 14 3) o/s and n/s front tyres close to limits 4) wheel trims fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2008 20,436 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 20,436 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 OHU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 OHU, 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 OHU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 May 2005.

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