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HT54 FBN

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2021
Tests26 (13 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

113,100 mi
Last recorded113,100 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT54 FBN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 13 fail
Fail 25 Feb 2021 113,100 miles

Emissions not tested Lambda too high after 1st fast idle test, Test aborted due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 109,037 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Fail 26 Feb 2020 109,037 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 24 Feb 2020 108,955 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 99,810 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre slightly deformed

Pass 27 Feb 2018 93,419 miles

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Fail 27 Feb 2018 93,418 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 89,270 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 89,270 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 84,236 miles

osr light cluster has repair

osr outer sill light damage

osr tyre cracking in treads

rear exhaust box deteriating

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 2 Feb 2016 84,234 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

osf nsf tyres wearing on inner outer edges of tread bald in places strong advise

osr light cluster has repair

osr outer sill light damage

osr tyre cracking in treads

rear exhaust box deteriating

Pass 3 Feb 2015 78,485 miles

cant fully see brake pad friction surfaces

Fail 3 Feb 2015 78,483 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

cant fully see brake pad friction surfaces

Pass 3 Feb 2014 74,342 miles

long parking brake lever travel

Fail 3 Feb 2014 74,342 miles

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

long parking brake lever travel

Pass 5 Feb 2013 69,633 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

long travel on handbrake

offside rear light lense damaged

Fail 5 Feb 2013 69,633 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

long travel on handbrake

offside rear light lense damaged

Pass 6 Feb 2012 64,439 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 64,439 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

offside front tyre worn on edges of tread

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 8 Feb 2011 59,280 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 59,280 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 53,306 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 53,306 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 37,170 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 37,170 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 27,770 miles

child seat fitted

front pads at limit of wear

windscreen damaged

wiper rubbers split

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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HT54 FBN is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 HT54 FBN, 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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HT54 FBN is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 February 2005.

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