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HY05 XZB

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

76,954 mi
Last recorded76,954 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY05 XZB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2023 76,954 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 75,437 miles

Nearside Rear brake more efficient than offside rear

damage to nearside rear outer sill

Pass 17 Mar 2021 73,987 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2020 73,110 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both down to 2mm 175/65R14 (5.2.3 (e))

all exhaust corroded

slight oil leak on engine

Fail 16 Mar 2020 73,109 miles

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low reflector loose inside & misted up (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both down to 2mm 175/65R14 (5.2.3 (e))

all exhaust corroded

slight oil leak on engine

spare tyre flat

Pass 21 Feb 2019 71,979 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/transmission area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2019 71,979 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring with an unsafe modification incorrect spring fitted (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible badly delaminated (0.1 (b))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/transmission area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both headlamps full of condensation

Pass 15 Mar 2018 64,136 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2018 64,136 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 53,518 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 53,518 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 49,107 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2016 49,107 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 18 Mar 2015 45,011 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear road springs corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2015 45,011 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear road springs corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2014 41,132 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 36,932 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 32,073 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 29,465 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 26,845 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 23,330 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 20,382 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 XZB is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 XZB, 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 XZB registered?

HY05 XZB is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 March 2005.

Is HY05 XZB safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY05 XZB shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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