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HV54 ZRD

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

58,546 mi
Last recorded58,546 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV54 ZRD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2023 58,546 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Jan 2023 58,546 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 55,676 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 54,081 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 21 Jan 2021 54,081 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 51,696 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 45,134 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 45,134 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 41,574 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished

high level brake lamp inop

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2017 38,134 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced BOTH HEADLIGHTS LENSES OCCLUDED AND POOR BEAM IMAGE (1.7.5a)

front discs wear noted

rear exhaust poor condition

Fail 25 Jan 2017 38,126 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red shows white light [damaged] (1.3.2e)

front discs wear noted

rear exhaust poor condition

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced BOTH HEADLIGHTS LENSES OCCLUDED AND POOR BEAM IMAGE (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 34,061 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 31,435 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 28,874 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 25,947 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 24,088 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 24,088 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

osf tyre side walo poor condition

Pass 12 Jan 2011 21,189 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 17,988 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 14,880 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 10,726 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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HV54 ZRD is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 HV54 ZRD, 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 HV54 ZRD registered?

HV54 ZRD is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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