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HN55 PYY

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,134 mi
Last recorded140,134 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2023 140,134 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 133,991 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 126,747 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 121,326 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2020 121,288 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 114,750 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2019 114,723 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 108,450 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2018 108,418 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 101,708 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre tread cracking

Fail 27 May 2017 101,699 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear tyre tread cracking

Pass 17 Jun 2016 96,528 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 96,486 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 96,486 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 91,038 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre rubbing on inner wing panel

Pass 24 Oct 2013 88,663 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2013 88,663 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 76,261 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 76,206 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

o/side rear tyre low tread 2mm

rear exhaust box poor condition

Pass 7 Sep 2011 60,382 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

bonnet pull handle dangling and bonnet stay clip broken

front tyre treads on 3mm and inner treads wearing low 195/60/15v

rear ex box casing peeling

slight buckle on n/s rear inner wheel rim

Fail 7 Sep 2011 60,382 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

bonnet pull handle dangling and bonnet stay clip broken

front tyre treads on 3mm and inner treads wearing low 195/60/15v

rear ex box casing peeling

slight buckle on n/s rear inner wheel rim

Pass 10 Sep 2010 52,401 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 42,491 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 32,199 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 PYY is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PYY, 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 PYY is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 October 2005.

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