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HJ55 WYG

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

142,621 mi
Last recorded142,621 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ55 WYG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2019 142,621 miles

Both front top mount bearings creaking

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside front tyre inner edge close to cord

Nearside rear tyre outer edge close to cords

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Aug 2019 142,621 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175/65/R14 82T (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front top mount bearings creaking

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside front tyre inner edge close to cord

Nearside rear tyre outer edge close to cords

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 127,903 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Nearside front driveshaft seal slightly leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2018 127,883 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Nearside front driveshaft seal slightly leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 113,651 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 21 Aug 2017 113,640 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced also full of condensation (1.7.5a)

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

oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2016 102,593 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and wearing inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre slight wear on inner edge

Fail 22 Aug 2016 102,592 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both front (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175/65/R14T (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and wearing inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre slight wear on inner edge

Pass 21 Aug 2015 91,012 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

both front top mounts slightly stiff when locking over.

Pass 1 Sep 2014 78,484 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

front brakes discs rough.

Pass 31 Aug 2013 67,284 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 15 Aug 2012 56,779 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 silencer corroded on outer skin

Pass 24 Aug 2011 47,095 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both wiper blades split

Pass 13 Aug 2010 35,748 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)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 18 Aug 2009 24,487 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 24,487 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 16,628 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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HJ55 WYG is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2005 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 57,373 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 HJ55 WYG, 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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HJ55 WYG is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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