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MT05 HLV

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

114,453 mi
Last recorded114,453 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT05 HLV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2018 114,453 miles

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Central Rear High level brake lite inop

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 13 Mar 2018 114,453 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Central Rear High level brake lite inop

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Mar 2017 104,208 miles

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

slight surface corrosion to underside

Pass 21 Mar 2016 96,849 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight surface corrosion to rear underside

Pass 23 Mar 2015 85,843 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 85,843 miles

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 29 May 2014 72,260 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 72,260 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2013 62,505 miles

Exhaust box corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2012 57,478 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

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 1 Jun 2011 50,501 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 50,501 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 45,159 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 35,440 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 25,161 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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MT05 HLV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MT05 HLV, 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 MT05 HLV registered?

MT05 HLV is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 June 2005.

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