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HG05 HYZ

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

75,751 mi
Last recorded75,751 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG05 HYZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2024 75,751 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2024 75,751 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 74,229 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 72,886 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2022 72,884 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 72,319 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 70,962 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Oct 2019 69,186 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Oct 2018 66,860 miles

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

slight play in rack

Fail 9 Oct 2018 66,860 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

slight play in rack

Pass 25 Oct 2017 64,254 miles

nearside bump stop missing

nearside front tyre slightly perished and on 2.5mm

Fail 23 Oct 2017 64,254 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

nearside bump stop missing

offside rear tyre perished and on 2.5mm

Pass 18 Oct 2016 61,482 miles

Both rear wheel bearings slightly noisey

Nearside rear bump stop missing.

rear silencer outer casing corroded and partially detached.

Pass 6 Oct 2015 58,061 miles

exhaust outer cover rusted off

slight noise from both rear wheel bearings

Pass 14 Oct 2014 54,655 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 50,311 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 50,311 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 45,287 miles

slight wheel bearing noise from n/s + o/s rear.

Pass 20 Oct 2011 40,840 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 36,448 miles

rusty exhaust back box

Pass 13 Oct 2009 32,891 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 28,423 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 28,362 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 28,362 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 14 Mar 2008 28,362 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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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HG05 HYZ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 HG05 HYZ, 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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HG05 HYZ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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