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HN55 BYW

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

98,703 mi
Last recorded98,703 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN55 BYW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2021 98,703 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2021 98,699 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 89,288 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 26 Oct 2020 89,288 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 81,821 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened hub assembly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 16 Oct 2019 81,806 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened hub assembly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 25 Oct 2018 75,593 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2018 75,593 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 70,939 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2017 70,939 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 70,562 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 70,562 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 70,037 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 67,268 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 61,476 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 61,476 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 57,557 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 49,584 miles

front brake discs worn

slight bind offside rear brake

Fail 29 Sep 2010 49,557 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

slight bind offside rear brake

Pass 26 Oct 2009 15,637 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 27,294 miles

all tyres perishing

slight damage to front number plate

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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HN55 BYW is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 HN55 BYW, 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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HN55 BYW is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 October 2005.

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