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HK05 AYL

2005 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

132,335 mi
Last recorded132,335 miles
Recorded on20 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK05 AYL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 May 2016 132,335 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

rear exhaust mounting rusted

Fail 20 May 2016 132,335 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

rear exhaust mounting rusted

Pass 21 May 2015 121,113 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust Corroding

Fail 15 May 2015 121,098 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust Corroding

Pass 19 Apr 2014 110,367 miles

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

rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 17 Apr 2014 110,367 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brakes have slight bind

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 9 May 2013 104,319 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 104,319 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 94,409 miles

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

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

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

rough idle

Pass 5 May 2011 81,729 miles

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

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

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)

bonnet pull broken

coolant low

injector blowing by

oil dirty

Fail 5 May 2011 81,729 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

bonnet pull broken

coolant low

injector blowing by

oil dirty

Pass 6 May 2010 66,816 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bonnet pull insecure

front tyres underinflated

Fail 5 May 2010 66,737 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bonnet pull insecure

front tyres underinflated

Pass 27 Apr 2009 55,673 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bonnet pull lever broken

offside wiper poor

Fail 2 May 2008 42,717 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 May 2008 42,717 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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HK05 AYL is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 HK05 AYL, 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 HK05 AYL registered?

HK05 AYL is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 May 2005.

Is HK05 AYL safe to buy?

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