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CF05 HYJ

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

72,579 mi
Last recorded72,579 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF05 HYJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2024 72,579 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow in silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - bushes worn/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm/worn out edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both main bushes worn/perished (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 61,800 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms - bushes worn/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive o/s/f of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 52,943 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 52,837 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim not tested dib beam not working on both head lights (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 44,381 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 39,018 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2020 38,879 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken bottom tail missing, spring not locating properly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 30,926 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 7 Mar 2019 30,812 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 25,735 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 25,735 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 22,569 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 22,569 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 22,404 miles

Front Slightly uneven brake application o/s slow

Pass 5 Aug 2015 21,802 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 19,722 miles

Both rear tyres perished on inner walls

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

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 26 Jul 2013 18,423 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 16,639 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 14,550 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 14,550 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 12,746 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front brake discs worn and pitted

Pass 10 Aug 2009 10,743 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 8,550 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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CF05 HYJ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 CF05 HYJ, 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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CF05 HYJ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 August 2005.

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