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HY05 VSE

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

120,860 mi
Last recorded120,860 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2023 120,860 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2023 120,860 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 117,268 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 114,119 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 108,478 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2020 108,450 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases and rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 100,767 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 97,863 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 87,238 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 87,238 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 80,628 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 80,628 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 75,063 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 69,486 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 63,731 miles

Exhaust rear silencer corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2012 56,536 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 56,536 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 49,540 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 42,444 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 33,901 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 25,551 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 VSE is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 HY05 VSE, 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 VSE registered?

HY05 VSE is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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The MOT history for HY05 VSE shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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