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HY55 LJZ

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

84,607 mi
Last recorded84,607 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY55 LJZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2024 84,607 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2024 84,607 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outter sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 80,066 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 78,896 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2022 78,895 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2021 73,897 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2021 73,897 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 71,295 miles

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front flexi poor moutain

Fail 29 Jun 2020 71,295 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front flexi poor moutain

Pass 8 Apr 2019 68,664 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 68,664 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 64,660 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 5 Apr 2018 64,660 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 May 2017 60,842 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Fail 2 May 2017 60,842 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid n/s and o/s (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 57,127 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rusted condition (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracks in tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 50,718 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 44,208 miles

Bonnet release handle broken

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

Rubber bump stop missing from near side rear suspension.

Pass 23 Jul 2013 36,894 miles

bonnet release handle broken

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2013 36,894 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

bonnet release handle broken

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2012 30,184 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 27,086 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 22,371 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 22,371 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 19,339 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 15,639 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 LJZ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 HY55 LJZ, 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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HY55 LJZ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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