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HG05 JYV

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

99,762 mi
Last recorded99,762 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG05 JYV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 99,762 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2026 99,689 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 May 2025 97,617 miles
Fail 21 May 2025 97,617 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2024 97,106 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 May 2023 96,489 miles
Fail 27 May 2023 96,487 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2022 95,819 miles
Fail 18 May 2022 95,813 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2021 94,792 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2020 90,396 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 81,547 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 77,505 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 75,318 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 74,643 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 70,206 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 18 Jul 2015 70,206 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 63,981 miles

rear tyres perished/cracking

Fail 19 Jul 2014 63,981 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear tyres perished/cracking

Fail 20 Jul 2013 57,853 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

corrosion on rear exhaut

osr and nsr tyres cracking

Pass 20 Jul 2013 57,853 miles

Oil leak

corrosion on rear exhaut

osr and nsr tyres cracking

Pass 7 Jul 2012 49,914 miles

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

rear exhaust box outer shield corroded.

Pass 13 Jul 2011 43,983 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 35,586 miles

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)

rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

Pass 20 Jul 2009 28,842 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 20,140 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 20,140 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 JYV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 HG05 JYV, 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 HG05 JYV registered?

HG05 JYV is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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