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HY55 ZVC

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

70,365 mi
Last recorded70,365 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2018 70,365 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 70,365 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 60,814 miles

Central center exhaust slightly corroded

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Aug 2017 60,811 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 59,366 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 55,687 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 53,398 miles

rear exhaust box rusting

Fail 10 Sep 2014 53,398 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

rear exhaust box rusting

Pass 10 Sep 2013 49,821 miles

center & rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 27 Apr 2012 40,393 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear part of exhaust starting to deteriorate

Fail 27 Apr 2012 40,393 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear part of exhaust starting to deteriorate

Pass 11 May 2011 32,731 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 19,625 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 11,250 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 10,708 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 ZVC is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 ZVC, 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 ZVC registered?

HY55 ZVC is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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The MOT history for HY55 ZVC shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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