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HJ05 YWL

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

133,601 mi
Last recorded133,601 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ05 YWL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2019 133,601 miles

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

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

Fail 28 May 2019 133,601 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread just meets MOT requirements (0.1 (b))

MIL lamp illuminated

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis near coil spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis near coil spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge light wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear sub frame bushes slightly deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2018 128,289 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2017 119,606 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 25 May 2017 119,605 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 23 May 2016 113,612 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 113,612 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

items removed from drivers view

nearside registration plate lamp dim

Pass 18 May 2015 103,083 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 May 2015 103,083 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 May 2014 95,983 miles

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

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 21 May 2013 87,422 miles

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 21 May 2013 87,422 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 23 May 2012 77,305 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 23 May 2012 77,305 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 18 May 2011 67,188 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 18 May 2011 67,188 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 May 2010 58,988 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 25 May 2010 58,988 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 May 2009 49,432 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)

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

Fail 9 May 2009 49,432 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 May 2008 39,045 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brake discs rusty

n/s/r seat belt stalk deteriorated

Pass 28 May 2008 39,045 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)

front brake discs rusty

n/s/r seat belt stalk deteriorated

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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HJ05 YWL is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 HJ05 YWL, 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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HJ05 YWL is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 March 2005.

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