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HV05 GZH

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

96,632 mi
Last recorded96,632 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV05 GZH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2019 96,632 miles

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

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

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

Fail 3 Jun 2019 96,632 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 90,118 miles

Rear exhaust deteriorating

Rear wiper blade split

chip in windscreen

Fail 20 Jun 2018 90,118 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust deteriorating

Rear wiper blade split

chip in windscreen

Pass 7 Apr 2017 80,853 miles

front grill panel insecure

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

front tyres showing signs of wear on inner edge

rear exhaust deteriorating

rear wiper in poor condition

Fail 6 Apr 2017 80,853 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. wont adjust (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

front grill panel insecure

front tyres showing signs of wear on inner edge

rear exhaust deteriorating

rear wiper in poor condition

Pass 21 Apr 2016 76,300 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2016 76,300 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 69,014 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 53,018 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2014 53,018 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2013 41,795 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 34,028 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 30,373 miles

all 4 tyres getting near to legal limit on tread

Pass 14 Jun 2010 23,987 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 17,568 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 17,009 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 14,262 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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HV05 GZH is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 HV05 GZH, 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 HV05 GZH registered?

HV05 GZH is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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