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HD05 LJY

2005 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,289 mi
Last recorded112,289 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD05 LJY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 112,289 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 110,033 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 107,099 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2023 107,096 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill x2 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 104,001 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2022 104,001 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 100,378 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 97,894 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2020 97,890 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 94,435 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2019 94,435 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 89,708 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 84,547 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 78,934 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 68,980 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 64,635 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside suspension bump stop missing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jun 2014 64,635 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside suspension bump stop missing

Rear exhaust mounting strap broken but system still supported

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2013 60,470 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside rear bump stop missing

Rear exhaust mounting broken, but still supported

Pass 14 Jun 2012 57,356 miles

Condensation in offsdie headlamp

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

Offside rear suspension bump stop missing

Offside rear wheel bearing noisy

Pass 29 Jun 2011 49,012 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

off-side rear bump stop missing

Pass 28 Jun 2010 40,402 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 31,131 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 31,131 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 22,830 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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HD05 LJY is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HD05 LJY, 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 HD05 LJY registered?

HD05 LJY is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 July 2005.

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