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HJ05 YXD

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

91,131 mi
Last recorded91,131 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ05 YXD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 91,131 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated battery cables could do with replacing (4.11 (b) (i))

Front seat belt stalks corroded both

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

Offside side repeater lens missing

Slight brake pull to the nearside front

Pass 18 Jun 2024 85,675 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 82,943 miles

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens cover missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2023 82,943 miles

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens cover missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2022 71,673 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens cover missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 61,674 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre silencer holed (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust rear silencer corroded

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

Fail 3 Jun 2021 61,974 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre silencer holed (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust rear silencer corroded

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

Pass 5 Jun 2020 55,878 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2020 55,878 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 47,646 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2019 47,646 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 36,473 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

High level brake lamp is not working.

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front door ang wing are damaged.

Offside Front door quarter glass is missing.

Rear seat base is damaged.

Reverse lights are notworking.

Pass 12 Jul 2017 18,328 miles

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

advise condition of exhaust

advise n/s/r brake binding

Fail 12 Jul 2017 18,328 miles

advise n/s/r brake binding

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

advise condition of exhaust

Pass 21 Jul 2016 3,819 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 3,201 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 3,185 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 3,185 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 3,146 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 3,119 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 2,931 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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HJ05 YXD is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 HJ05 YXD, 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 HJ05 YXD registered?

HJ05 YXD is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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