MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
106,239 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn smooth/devoid of tread on shoulder SIZE: 185/60R15H
Oil leak, but not excessive Residue around turbo - advise full clean and re-check for source(s) (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn smooth/devoid of tread on shoulder SIZE: 185/60R15H
Offside Front Position lamp not working Poor connection - may soon need bulb replaced (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive Residue around turbo - advise full clean and re-check for source(s) (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Bonnet support plastic retaining clip broken so not retaining bonnet stay in a secure position for bonnet closing
Central Upper Stop lamp not working but unable to confirm connection
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
NOTE: Manufacturer's displayed smoke emissions advised limit: 1.92K m-1
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Bonnet support plastic retaining clip broken so not retaining bonnet stay in a secure position for bonnet closing
Central Upper Stop lamp not working but unable to confirm connection
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
NOTE: Manufacturer's displayed smoke emissions advised limit: 1.92K m-1
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Bonnet support plastic retaining clip broken so not retaining bonnet stay in a secure position for bonnet close
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight ()
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Bonnet support plastic retaining clip broken so not retaining bonnet stay in a secure position for bonnet close
Engine covers fitted obscuring some items in the engine bay
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Bonnet support plastic retaining clip broken so not retaining bonnet stay in a secure position for bonnet close
Engine covers fitted obscuring some items in the engine bay
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
tread depths: n/s/f on 5mm, o/s/f on 6mm, n/s/r on 6.5mm, o/s/r on 7mm.
tyre size: 185/60/15 88H.
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front indicators and both side repeaters faded.
tread depths: n/s/f on 5mm, o/s/f on 6mm, n/s/r on 6.5mm, o/s/r on 2mm.
tyre size: 185/60/15 88H.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and perished (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
center stop light not working
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Citroen C3?
Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.
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HV05 RUW is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 HV05 RUW, 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 RUW is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 March 2005.
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