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MH05 DHJ

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

114,702 mi
Last recorded114,702 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH05 DHJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2020 114,702 miles

Exhaust system corroded / rusted

Front both head lamps have ingress of water

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front bulb cover loose/insecure

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Jul 2020 114,701 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust system corroded / rusted

Front both head lamps have ingress of water

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front bulb cover loose/insecure

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 110,068 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2019 110,065 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2018 103,117 miles

Exhaust backbox outercasing peeling due to rust

Exhaust backbox support bracket broken

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Sill has surface corrosion

Rear Coil spring corroded Both O/S + N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 95,763 miles

Backbox bracket broken but still supported

Coolant level low

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from backbox (7.1.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement O/S + N/S (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Jul 2017 95,763 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Backbox bracket broken but still supported

Coolant level low

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from backbox (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement O/S + N/S (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 85,923 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 75,314 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 66,572 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 56,553 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 46,188 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 35,897 miles

offside wiper blade split

Pass 25 Aug 2010 28,846 miles

all 4 tyres in poor condition

Pass 11 Sep 2009 22,000 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 15,554 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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MH05 DHJ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 MH05 DHJ, 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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MH05 DHJ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 July 2005.

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