MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
90,050 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively signs of rubbing on tyre previously (1.6 (d))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
rear exhaust silencer casing corroded & bracket detached
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light not working (4.5.4 (a))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively signs of rubbing on tyre previously (1.6 (d))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
rear exhaust silencer casing corroded & bracket detached
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear exhaust rusty
offside rear indicator lens missing
Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm devoid of tread (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very low on edges/cracked in tread (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear exhaust rusty
offside rear indicator lens missing
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low edges (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nail/perished/low edges (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front tyre low on edges
Offside Rear light unit lens missing
oil leak
play in front inner rack joints
rear silencer deteriorated
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low edges (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nail/perished/low edges (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front tyre low on edges
Offside Rear light unit lens missing
coolent low
oil leak
play in front inner rack joints
rear silencer deteriorated
exhaust system corroded
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both lower wishbone bushes de bonding
exhaust system corroded
rear silencer in very poor condition
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Oil leak
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both lower wishbone bushes de bonding
exhaust system corroded
rear silencer in very poor condition
offside front seatbelt slow to retract
rear exhaust outer casing rusty condition
wheel trims fitted at time of test
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
offside front seatbelt slow to retract
rear exhaust outer casing rusty condition
wheel trims fitted at time of test
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
exhaust deterating
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
exhaust deterating
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
centre stop light deteriorating
nearside wiper blade deteriorating
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Citroen C3?
Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HV05 YSU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 HV05 YSU, 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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HV05 YSU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 August 2005.
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