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HN55 GYK

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

58,010 mi
Last recorded58,010 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN55 GYK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2020 58,010 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rear exhaust knocking on body

Fail 29 Jan 2020 64,436 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rear exhaust knocking on body

Pass 7 Feb 2019 58,010 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

front bumper damaged

Pass 21 Feb 2018 54,182 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2018 54,145 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

Oil around engine area!

Pass 5 May 2017 51,859 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2016 46,783 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f tyre is on 3m/m

Pass 18 May 2015 39,561 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 32,227 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

small stone chips to windshield

Fail 23 May 2014 32,227 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

small stone chips to windshield

Pass 31 May 2013 26,305 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 22,327 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 22,327 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 20,886 miles

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

both wiper blades split

some wear and corrosion in front brake discs

Fail 17 Oct 2011 20,886 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both wiper blades split

some wear and corrosion in front brake discs

Pass 1 Oct 2010 18,492 miles

slight binding offside front brake

some corrosion in front brake discs

Pass 21 Oct 2009 16,053 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

front brake balance on upper limit

Fail 20 Oct 2009 16,053 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

front brake balance on upper limit

Pass 14 Oct 2008 13,052 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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HN55 GYK is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 GYK, 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 GYK is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 October 2005.

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