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OE05 HNT

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

90,711 mi
Last recorded90,711 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE05 HNT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2017 90,711 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 87,503 miles

Offside Front slight brake bind

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

both front tyres inner edges are worn

steering rack has knock in it

Fail 7 Nov 2016 87,503 miles

Offside Front slight brake bind

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

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

both front tyres inner edges are worn

steering rack has knock in it

Fail 13 Oct 2016 87,060 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure door mirror (8.1.1)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting strap (7.1.1)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front brake has slight bind

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

steering rack has knock in it

Pass 2 Oct 2015 82,101 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 2 May 2015 82,392 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 77,824 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Mar 2014 77,821 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 69,679 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2011 60,923 miles

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

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

condensation nearside headlamp

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2011 60,923 miles

condensation nearside headlamp

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2010 50,594 miles

screw in o/s/rear tyre

Fail 3 Jun 2010 50,594 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

screw in o/s/rear tyre

Pass 1 Jun 2009 40,414 miles

Front wipers split still clearing screen

Slight fraying in o/s/f seat belt

Pass 16 Jun 2008 30,257 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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OE05 HNT is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OE05 HNT, 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 OE05 HNT registered?

OE05 HNT is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 June 2005.

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