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HG05 WYS

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

138,436 mi
Last recorded138,436 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG05 WYS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2024 138,436 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both forward mounting bushes. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg by suspension components. (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))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg by suspension components. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively Mounting plates. (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 4 Jul 2024 138,436 miles

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

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both forward mounting bushes. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg by suspension components. (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))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg by suspension components. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively Mounting plates. (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 133,331 miles

Electrical wiring insecure engine control unit (4.11 (a) (i))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess rear bottom mount bush deteriorated (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

damage to n/s/r wheel arch

n/s/r tire low 2,5 mm

o/s/r tire getting low 3,5mm

rear wiper blade split

Pass 23 Jun 2022 127,520 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 122,504 miles

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

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

Rear bump stops worn

Pass 24 Jun 2020 119,173 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 114,852 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2019 114,849 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 109,329 miles

small chip in windscreen

Fail 19 Jun 2018 109,325 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

screw in N/S/R tyre

small chip in windscreen

Pass 16 Jun 2017 102,292 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d-bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

auxiliary drive belt in poor condition

oil leak

rear bump stops missing.both sides

Fail 16 Jun 2017 102,290 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d-bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

auxiliary drive belt in poor condition

coolant level below minimum

oil leak

rear bump stops missing.both sides

Pass 6 Jun 2016 96,571 miles

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

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

both rear bump stops missing.

exhaust tailpipe and box corroded,not blowing at present

Fail 6 Jun 2016 96,571 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both rear bump stops missing.

exhaust tailpipe and box corroded,not blowing at present

Pass 17 Jun 2015 90,669 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 82,959 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 75,987 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 68,795 miles

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)

Fail 7 Jun 2011 56,382 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 56,382 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 41,670 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 31,742 miles

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

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

engine cover broken and insecure,recommend replacement.

nail in nearsidr rear tyre,recommend replacement.

Fail 9 Jun 2009 31,742 miles

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

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

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

engine cover broken and insecure,recommend replacement.

injector seal leaking(chuffing) fumes going inside of car,recommend repair.

nail in nearsidr rear tyre,recommend replacement.

Pass 19 Jun 2008 23,390 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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HG05 WYS is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 WYS, 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 WYS is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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