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HV05 RUR

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,043 mi
Last recorded143,043 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2016 143,043 miles

Rear bumper and tailgate damaged

Fail 22 Feb 2016 143,040 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear bumper and tailgate damaged

Pass 16 Mar 2015 132,032 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

damage to rear

offside front lower arm front bush deteriorating

some wear to anti roll bar mounts and links

Pass 1 Mar 2014 120,917 miles

damage to rear

some knocking at front suspension(no play found)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 109,727 miles

both front tyres wearing low

Fail 1 Mar 2013 109,727 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both front tyres wearing low

Pass 8 Mar 2012 99,018 miles

water in n/s headlamp,extensive accident damage to o/s/r.

Fail 2 Mar 2012 99,018 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

water in n/s headlamp,extensive accident damage to o/s/r.

Pass 19 Feb 2011 86,866 miles

both front tyres wearing low,some wear to front brake pads,

Pass 19 Feb 2010 75,008 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing low,rear no plate fading

Pass 21 Feb 2009 62,215 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 47,022 miles

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

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

slight leak from ns front suspension leg /slight knock from front suspension /

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 RUR is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RUR, 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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HV05 RUR is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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