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HV05 TDO

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

110,767 mi
Last recorded110,767 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2023 110,767 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AND PERISHED (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jun 2023 110,767 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AND PERISHED (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2022 103,022 miles
Fail 17 May 2022 103,022 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 96,760 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2021 96,758 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jun 2020 94,094 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 88,935 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2019 88,935 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 82,693 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Apr 2018 82,430 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 76,422 miles

Front brake discs worn

Play in offside front lower swivel joint

Pass 25 Apr 2016 70,878 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 25 Apr 2016 70,878 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour white (1.4.A.2f)

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 9 Apr 2015 64,978 miles

offside indicator repeater light bulb faded in colour

Pass 7 Apr 2014 59,270 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear silencer cladding peeling off

Pass 22 Apr 2013 53,516 miles

rear exhaust cladding peeling off

Pass 24 Apr 2012 48,068 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 42,053 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 35,564 miles

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

nearside wiper blade starting to split on ends

Fail 27 Apr 2009 28,011 miles

Front registration plate non-reflective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate non-reflective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 28,011 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 21,646 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 TDO is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 TDO, 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 TDO registered?

HV05 TDO is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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