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HV05 TDZ

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

108,084 mi
Last recorded108,084 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV05 TDZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2023 108,084 miles

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Front headlights slightly misty,only just meets requrments

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front mirror missing

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2022 98,624 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear back box outer cover corroded

Rear wiper split

oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2021 92,429 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Jan 2021 92,429 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Turned off before test (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 87,339 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear seat back difficult to latch

Pass 8 Mar 2019 75,785 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low at 3mm / worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside headlight condensation

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low at 3mm / worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust centre and rear box rusty

Pass 19 Mar 2018 64,303 miles

Central exhaust system rusty

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 52,866 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 52,863 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 47,678 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer is corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2015 41,417 miles

Both front inner brake pads look low but unable to measure with the wheels on.

Pass 21 Mar 2014 34,739 miles

Front brake pads look low but unable to measure with the wheels on.

Pass 7 Mar 2013 27,523 miles

Nearside windscreen wiper blades smears and is a borderline pass.

Vehicle presenter stated that the center stop lamp is not connected.

Fail 7 Mar 2013 27,523 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside windscreen wiper blades smears and is a borderline pass.

Vehicle presenter stated that the center stop lamp is not connected.

Pass 19 Mar 2012 21,142 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 13,327 miles

service overdue

wipers not as efective as could be

Pass 25 Nov 2009 7,165 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 6,796 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 5,780 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 TDZ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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

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