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HY05 VPD

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

107,974 mi
Last recorded107,974 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2024 107,974 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 105,158 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill bubble of corrosion covered in paint (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill bubble of corrosion covered in paint. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn n/s & o/s (5.1.2 (b) (i))

surface rust underneath.

Pass 30 Nov 2022 101,222 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 99,686 miles

Brake drums corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 98,249 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Both shock absobers corroded

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 97,092 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2019 97,092 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2018 94,701 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 24 Nov 2018 94,701 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2017 91,535 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Nov 2016 87,201 miles

slight mark on screen

Pass 25 Nov 2015 82,509 miles

exhaust tail box corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2014 78,886 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s headlight slightly damp internally

Pass 11 Jan 2014 74,744 miles

front pads 3/4 worn

moisture in o/s/f headlamp

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge 2mm

Fail 16 Jan 2013 70,608 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 70,608 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 60,789 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

condensation offside headlamp

Pass 4 Mar 2011 48,477 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Mar 2010 40,035 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 31,614 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)

Fail 9 Mar 2009 31,614 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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 26,875 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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HY05 VPD is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 HY05 VPD, 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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HY05 VPD is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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