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HY05 ZWE

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2024
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

125,200 mi
Last recorded125,200 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2023 125,200 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 118,648 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 118,645 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 117,727 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle silencer (7.1.2)

exhaust system corroded

Fail 12 Jan 2017 117,724 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle silencer (7.1.2)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2015 115,223 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 18,852 miles

185/60 x 15

Engine roll restrictor rear bush unservicable

Heavy engine oil leak

Rear exhaust silencer very poor condition

Fail 5 Mar 2013 18,850 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

185/60 x 15

Brake fluid level low

Engine roll restrictor rear bush unservicable

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Heavy engine oil leak

Rear exhaust silencer very poor condition

Pass 24 Feb 2012 101,686 miles

Oil leak

offside front tyre has slight wear on inner edge

rear exhaust box rusty

Fail 24 Feb 2012 101,686 miles

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

Oil leak

offside front tyre has slight wear on inner edge

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 3 Mar 2011 89,702 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 89,702 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 76,352 miles

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

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

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

Plastic sill covers fitted

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

Fail 3 Mar 2010 76,352 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Plastic sill covers fitted

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 60,437 miles

sill covers fitted.

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2009 60,437 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

sill covers fitted.

Pass 27 Feb 2008 45,122 miles

Unable to inspect outer sills

Fail 26 Feb 2008 45,119 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Unable to inspect outer sills

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 ZWE is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 ZWE, 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 ZWE registered?

HY05 ZWE is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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