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HY05 VRX

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

101,708 mi
Last recorded101,708 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY05 VRX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Feb 2025 101,708 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak missfiring (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components coil spring fouling body (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

rear bump stops missing

Pass 28 Feb 2024 99,175 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 93,100 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 86,354 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Mar 2022 86,354 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 81,396 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 80,384 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 70,993 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 68,965 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 68,965 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 65,068 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 62,018 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 62,018 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 58,804 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 53,341 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 47,255 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Feb 2012 39,670 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 39,670 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 33,580 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 30,170 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 23,594 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 18,135 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 VRX is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 VRX, 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 VRX registered?

HY05 VRX is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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