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PF05 HVA

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

79,337 mi
Last recorded79,337 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF05 HVA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2023 79,337 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 78,648 miles

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

Both headlamp lens misted

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

General underside corrosion

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

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Both rear light lens missing

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2023 78,648 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Both rear light lens missing

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

Both headlamp lens misted

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

General underside corrosion

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

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 73,232 miles

Both rear indicator outer lens missing

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

General underside corrosion

Oil level low

Pass 23 Feb 2021 70,650 miles

All suspension rubber bushes deteriorating

Both rear indicator outer lens missing

Brake pipe unions corroded

General underside corrosion

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

Fail 22 Feb 2021 70,650 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring missing (5.3.1 (c) (i))

All suspension rubber bushes deteriorating

Both rear indicator outer lens missing

Brake pipe unions corroded

General underside corrosion

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

Slight movement in steering wheel

Pass 21 Feb 2020 66,312 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

General underside corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on edges

Rear light covers missing

Fail 20 Feb 2020 66,309 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

General underside corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on edges

Rear light covers missing

Pass 15 Jan 2019 63,890 miles

O/S/R Light Lens cluster outer cover missing

Fail 15 Jan 2019 63,890 miles

Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle tailgate (6.2.3 (a))

O/S/R Light Lens cluster outer cover missing

Pass 5 Jun 2018 62,790 miles

bonnet stay clip broken

revering light showing red light

Fail 5 Jun 2018 62,790 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

bonnet stay clip broken

revering light showing red light

Pass 6 Jun 2017 56,942 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2016 49,931 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2015 44,156 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED

Pass 19 Jun 2014 38,176 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 38,176 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 35,471 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 32,711 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 32,711 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 24 Sep 2011 30,566 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 21,907 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 16,705 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 16,705 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 6,344 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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PF05 HVA is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 PF05 HVA, 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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PF05 HVA is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 June 2005.

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