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HY55 MOV

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

74,185 mi
Last recorded74,185 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2017 74,185 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear both axle bump stops missing

exhaust hitting heat shield

Fail 1 Dec 2017 74,185 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear both axle bump stops missing

exhaust hitting heat shield

Pass 17 Nov 2016 71,578 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer treads worn (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Nov 2016 71,578 miles

Nearside Front Lower 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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer treads worn (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2015 68,086 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2015 68,086 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 65,474 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Nov 2013 61,932 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2012 59,076 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2011 56,757 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2010 54,260 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 3 Dec 2009 51,788 miles

Exhaust System Rusting

Front Inner Brake Pads Low

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust Silencer Outer Skin Rusting

Pass 3 Dec 2009 51,788 miles

Exhaust System Rusting

Front Inner Brake Pads Low

Rear Exhaust Silencer Outer Skin Rusting

Pass 4 Dec 2008 48,330 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 MOV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 MOV, 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 MOV registered?

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

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