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EA55 HJY

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

159,815 mi
Last recorded159,815 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA55 HJY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 159,815 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket corroded /fractured (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise remove wheels and confirm thickness (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside number plate light lens missing

Oil leak, but not excessive possible rear main seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both ( and shock casings corroded) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers (7.1.2 (b))

general surface corrosion under body /chassis sills been under sealed signs of repairs

windscreen stone chipped

Fail 28 Oct 2025 159,815 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps nearside missing lens (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket corroded /fractured (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise remove wheels and confirm thickness (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive possible rear main seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both ( and shock casings corroded) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers (7.1.2 (b))

general surface corrosion under body /chassis sills been under sealed signs of repairs

windscreen stone chipped

Pass 30 Oct 2024 155,657 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources lens missing advise renew (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive suspect rear main seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear shock absorber's casings corrosion

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

rear under body /chassis general surface corrosion

Fail 29 Oct 2024 155,657 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill holed and corroded , signs off previous repairs (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill holed and corroded , signs off previous repairs (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources lens missing advise renew (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive suspect rear main seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear shock absorber's casings corrosion

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

rear under body /chassis general surface corrosion

Pass 27 Oct 2023 151,997 miles

Nearside Front head lamp condensation build up

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

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

slight oil staining/seep possible rear main seal bell housing area

Fail 25 Oct 2023 151,997 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner/outer and inner wheel arch end holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced centre and rear /inner wheel arch end holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced nearside and offside bulbs dull advise renew (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front head lamp condensation build up

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

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

slight oil staining/seep possible rear main seal bell housing area

Pass 26 Oct 2022 148,287 miles

Front tyres worn edges

Front tyres worn inner edges

Nearside number plate lamp lens missing advise replace

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play knocks advise replace (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump pan corrosion (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2022 148,287 miles

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

Front tyres worn edges

Front tyres worn inner edges

Nearside number plate lamp lens missing advise replace

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play knocks advise replace (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump pan corrosion (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 144,547 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))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front outer track rod end slight play

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

engine sump corroded and starting to leak

Fail 27 Oct 2021 144,547 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front outer track rod end slight play

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

engine sump corroded and starting to leak

Pass 4 Nov 2020 137,266 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective slight condensation build up (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear number plate lamp lens missing advise replace

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play minor (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear shock abosrber's casings corroding

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 137,266 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill holed/corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both offside condensation build up (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm wear inner (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear number plate lamp lens missing advise replace

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play minor (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm bald edges advise replace no cords/ply exposed at time (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear shock abosrber's casings corroding

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both slight smear /judder advise replace split ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 131,412 miles

Front Brake discs slight lipped inner face

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play advise replace (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside number plate lamp lens missing advise replace

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play minor wear (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre wear inner edge

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

Rear shock absorbers casings corroding

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers slight frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 18 Nov 2019 131,412 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake discs slight lipped inner face

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play advise replace (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside number plate lamp lens missing advise replace

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play minor wear (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre wear inner edge

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

Rear shock absorbers casings corroding

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers slight frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 121,285 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play advise replace (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.6mm STRONG ADVISE REPLACE (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear number plate lamp lens missing advise replace

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play minor (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm surface cracking edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2018 121,285 miles

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play advise replace (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.6mm STRONG ADVISE REPLACE (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear number plate lamp lens missing advise replace

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play minor (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm surface cracking edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 113,581 miles

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

slight bind o/s/r brake

Pass 21 Nov 2016 98,484 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2016 98,484 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 74,820 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

slight drag on o/s rear brake

Fail 23 Nov 2015 74,820 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

slight drag on o/s rear brake

Pass 14 Nov 2014 61,416 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 51,356 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 45,174 miles

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

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

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

engine oil leak

front wiper blades worn

nearside rear bump stop missing

Fail 30 Oct 2012 45,174 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

engine oil leak

front wiper blades worn

nearside rear bump stop missing

rear exhaust strap corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2011 39,557 miles

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

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 3 Nov 2010 33,163 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 33,163 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 27,297 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 20,435 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 20,435 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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EA55 HJY is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 EA55 HJY, 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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EA55 HJY is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 November 2005.

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