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HY05 ZVP

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

74,606 mi
Last recorded74,606 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY05 ZVP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2022 74,606 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2021 66,582 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2021 66,582 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 64,819 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 63,369 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 63,369 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 58,217 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 54,686 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 50,909 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 48,071 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 45,627 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 43,815 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 38,756 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 38,756 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 34,506 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 30,560 miles

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

Offside and nearside wiper rubbers split

Pass 11 Jan 2010 26,206 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 21,046 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 15,963 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 ZVP is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 ZVP, 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 ZVP registered?

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

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The MOT history for HY05 ZVP shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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