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PF05 HVW

2005 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

175,015 mi
Last recorded175,015 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF05 HVW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2022 175,015 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2022 175,011 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 159,461 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 30 Dec 2020 159,461 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour x2 (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 147,535 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2019 147,535 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 139,353 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 139,337 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 126,086 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 113,745 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2016 113,745 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 102,877 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 89,245 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 83,559 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 75,984 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 68,122 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN TOP STEERING COLLUM BUSH/ BEARING

TRAVEL IN HANDBRAKE LEAVER

Pass 22 Jul 2010 60,424 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 22 Jul 2010 60,424 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 49,977 miles

OFF SIDE REAR TYRE WORN DOWN TO 2MM

SUSPECTED BOTH SIDES FRONT BRAKE PADS AND DISC,S WEARING LOW

Pass 28 May 2008 42,033 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 42,033 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 HVW is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HVW, 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 PF05 HVW registered?

PF05 HVW is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 June 2005.

Is PF05 HVW safe to buy?

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