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HT54 PFY

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

150,642 mi
Last recorded150,642 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT54 PFY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 16 Nov 2022 150,642 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 144,201 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2021 144,184 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire around petrol tank (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 135,049 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2020 135,040 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Oct 2019 124,163 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 118,548 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread depth 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread depth 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 4 Oct 2018 118,533 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Emissions not tested engine oil & coolant leaks risking damage to engine (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak silencer holed (8.2.1.1 (b))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety coolant (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm & worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm & worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

nearside rear & offside rear tyres cracked between tread

Pass 2 Nov 2017 114,431 miles

Front Oil leak engine ()

Nearside Front inner shoulder wear close to legal limit

Offside Front inner shoulder wear close to legal limit

Fail 1 Nov 2017 114,431 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour side wing (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Front Oil leak engine ()

Nearside Front inner shoulder wear close to legal limit

Offside Front inner shoulder wear close to legal limit

Pass 24 Oct 2016 104,803 miles

Centre stop lamp not working

Offside Front track rod slight play in ball joint

Oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2015 95,203 miles

Centre Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 89,713 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 Nov 2014 89,713 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 25 Jan 2014 84,358 miles

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

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2013 76,792 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 70,045 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2012 70,023 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 64,397 miles

nearside rear suspension bump stop missing

offside front tyre worn

Fail 26 Jan 2011 64,397 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear suspension bump stop missing

offside front tyre worn

Pass 22 Feb 2010 59,190 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 49,188 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 36,875 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 36,875 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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HT54 PFY is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HT54 PFY, 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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HT54 PFY is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 February 2005.

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