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HV55 YLX

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

87,705 mi
Last recorded87,705 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 YLX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2019 87,705 miles

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

both rear tyres getting low on tread

Fail 25 Oct 2019 87,705 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

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

both rear tyres getting low on tread

Pass 31 Oct 2018 75,931 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

offside front tyre getting low on tread on inner edge

Pass 31 Oct 2017 69,903 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 57,829 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 56,794 miles

front tyres bald of tread inner and outer edges (175/65/14t)

rear suspension coils corroded

slight movement in o/s/f suspension link balljoint

Pass 10 Jul 2015 53,524 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

front brake discs corroded inner face

Fail 10 Jul 2014 49,739 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

offside inner arch loose

Pass 10 Jul 2014 49,739 miles

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

offside inner arch loose

Pass 4 Jul 2013 46,030 miles

front disc edges corroded

rear silencer support strap broken

Fail 4 Jul 2013 46,030 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front disc edges corroded

rear silencer support strap broken

Fail 11 Jul 2012 41,370 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 41,370 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 36,698 miles

both rear tyres worn to 3mm and perrishing on inner outter side walls 175/65/14

o/s/ wiper poor clearing screen

Fail 12 Jul 2011 36,698 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both rear tyres worn to 3mm and perrishing on inner outter side walls 175/65/14

o/s/ wiper poor clearing screen

Pass 2 Jul 2010 31,011 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front discs and pads worn approx 65%

Pass 13 Jul 2009 24,651 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 17,904 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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HV55 YLX is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HV55 YLX, 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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HV55 YLX is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 October 2005.

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