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HY05 XZR

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

131,980 mi
Last recorded131,980 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2020 131,980 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2020

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 124,108 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 116,452 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 116,452 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 109,496 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 109,496 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 103,568 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 100,512 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 90,729 miles

Off side front tyre wearing low at approx 3mm

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Silencer rusty.

Fail 8 Jul 2014 90,729 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Off side front tyre wearing low at approx 3mm

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Silencer rusty.

Pass 19 Jul 2013 81,488 miles

Near side front tyre worn a bit low.

Pass 23 Jul 2012 70,163 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 58,802 miles

n/s rear tyre getting low on tread (3mm)

o/s rear tyre very low on tread (1.8mm)

Fail 2 Aug 2011 58,799 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s rear tyre getting low on tread (3mm)

o/s rear tyre very low on tread (1.8mm)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 49,450 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear tyre cracking on sidewalls

offside rear tyre cracking on sidwalls

Pass 16 Jul 2009 39,517 miles

Front tyres 3mm only

Fail 16 Jul 2009 39,517 miles

Front tyres 3mm only

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 29,017 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 XZR is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 XZR, 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 XZR is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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