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HY05 ZVZ

2005 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

142,610 mi
Last recorded142,610 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY05 ZVZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2018 142,610 miles

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

Rear nearside bump stop missing

Pass 6 Mar 2017 135,584 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 129,015 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner

Offside Front tyre worn on inner

Fail 14 Mar 2016 129,015 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner

Offside Front tyre worn on inner

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 121,151 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 121,151 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 112,689 miles

both front tyres on 3mm and heavily worn on inner edge(strong advise)

both nearside indicator bulbs starting to emit white light

both rear suspension coil springs corroded

engine undertray fitted

exhaust upper heatshields insecure

front wipers smeary(strong advise)

handbrake reserve low(strong advise)

nearside rear bump stop missing

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit(strong advise)

slight bind from both rear brakes(strong advise)

upper stop lamp inoperative

Pass 14 Mar 2013 99,702 miles

both front tyres on 2mm tread and heavily worn on edges(strong advise)

both nearside indicators starting to emit white light(strong advise)

engine undertray fitted

exhaust corroded and has a minor leak of gases(strong advise)

eye level brake light inoperative

front brake discs worn and pads low(strong advise)

front grill damaged

front wipers slightly smeary

nearside rear bump stop missing

rear suspension coil springs corroded

stonechips in front screen

Pass 14 Mar 2012 87,311 miles

engine undertray fitted

front brake discs worn

nearside rear bump stop missing

slight corrosion on rear coil springs

slight play in both front antiroll bar link arms

stonechips in front screen

Pass 9 Mar 2011 76,136 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 66,084 miles

engine undertray fitted

eye level brake light inoperative

nearside front indicator starting to emit white light

offside side repeater starting to emit white light

slight corrosion on exhaust

slight play in steering rack

stonechips in front screen

wipers smear slightly

Pass 3 Mar 2009 56,988 miles

engine undertray fitted

front brake discs heavily worn and pads low

front wipers smeary

play in nearside front antiroll bar link arm

stonechips in front screen

Pass 27 Feb 2008 48,232 miles

engine undertray fitted

front brake discs worn and pads low

stonechips in front screen

very slight play in steering rack

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 ZVZ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 ZVZ, 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 ZVZ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 March 2005.

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