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HY55 LHN

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

49,821 mi
Last recorded49,821 miles
Recorded on28 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY55 LHN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2020 49,821 miles
Fail 28 May 2020 49,821 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2019 42,242 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft oil seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded.

Pass 4 Jun 2018 41,579 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Fail 4 Jun 2018 41,579 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 11 May 2017 40,554 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust corroded and outer skin on rear silencer split

oil leaks apparent from engine and gearbox

Pass 17 May 2016 39,202 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 37,013 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine oil leak apparent

Fail 19 May 2015 37,013 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine oil leak apparent

Pass 2 Jun 2014 34,219 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 31,460 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 28,353 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 24,856 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 22,586 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2009 18,913 miles

REAR TYRES PERISHED

Pass 14 Jul 2008 15,798 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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HY55 LHN is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 HY55 LHN, 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 HY55 LHN registered?

HY55 LHN is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 September 2005.

Is HY55 LHN safe to buy?

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