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HY05 HSC

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

107,590 mi
Last recorded107,590 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY05 HSC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2018 107,590 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective blades worn (3.4 (b) (i))

engine misfire

Fail 4 Jun 2018 107,590 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective blades worn (3.4 (b) (i))

engine misfire

Pass 2 Jun 2017 105,913 miles

n/s/r o/s/r bump stops missing

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edges 175/65/14

Fail 1 Jun 2017 105,911 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive engine miss fire (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear exhaust box band broken (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r o/s/r bump stops missing

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edges 175/65/14

Pass 20 Apr 2016 102,211 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 102,211 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 96,461 miles

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

both wing repeaters faded

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Fail 23 Feb 2015 96,461 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

both wing repeaters faded

eml on

Fail 23 Dec 2013 93,847 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 23 Dec 2013 93,847 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 16 Jan 2013 82,789 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 70,704 miles

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)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 61,622 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 56,131 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 54,400 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 49,690 miles

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.

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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HY05 HSC is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HY05 HSC, 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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What year was HY05 HSC registered?

HY05 HSC is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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