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HV05 RUW

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

106,239 mi
Last recorded106,239 miles
Recorded on4 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV05 RUW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 May 2022 106,239 miles

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))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 10,035 miles

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))

Fail 14 Jan 2021 10,035 miles

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))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 94,591 miles

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))

Fail 23 Jan 2020 94,591 miles

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))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 90,852 miles

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))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 87,606 miles

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)

Fail 23 Feb 2018 87,606 miles

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)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 81,612 miles

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.

Fail 17 Feb 2017 81,611 miles

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.

Pass 4 Mar 2016 75,448 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2015 65,708 miles

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)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 65,708 miles

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)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 61,281 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 56,998 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 51,026 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 45,127 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 30,528 miles

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)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 21,648 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 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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