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MT05 HLA

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2019
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

82,941 mi
Last recorded82,941 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT05 HLA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Fail 2 Dec 2019 82,941 miles

Emissions not tested EML lamp on indicating malfunction (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Grille (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Poor condition, affecting beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure Damaged (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Poor condition, affecting beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Door check strap broken

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6-3mm. Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Reverse lamp inop

Pass 2 Nov 2018 73,531 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Underside of car signs of corrosion

Fail 1 Nov 2018 73,531 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Underside of car signs of corrosion

Fail 18 Oct 2018 73,499 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested head light not working (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam head light (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively no rubber left on blade (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front All position lamps not working side light (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury drivers door bent and sticking out (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively no rubber left on blade (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached lower arm ball joint has very bad play (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 0mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 0mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 67,416 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2017 67,355 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Engine management warning light on indicating a fault in the system

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 64,119 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 64,119 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 57,994 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 57,994 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 49,225 miles

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

o/s/r tyre age cracking

Fail 6 Feb 2014 49,225 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

o/s/r tyre age cracking

Pass 31 Jan 2013 41,948 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 41,948 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 40,449 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 40,449 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 32,420 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 28,175 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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MT05 HLA is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 MT05 HLA, 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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MT05 HLA is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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