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HT05 UHL

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

111,764 mi
Last recorded111,764 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT05 UHL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2023 111,764 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023 111,760 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 108,289 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 108,289 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 104,858 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2020 102,029 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2020 102,026 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 May 2019 98,286 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 95,050 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 May 2017 87,117 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 87,117 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 May 2016 79,882 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 74,058 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2014 67,456 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 67,456 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2013 61,213 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 55,243 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 54,563 miles

n/s front cv/boot deterated

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Jul 2010 51,813 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 46,916 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 46,587 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 33,036 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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HT05 UHL is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 HT05 UHL, 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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HT05 UHL is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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