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LY05 HMG

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

61,532 mi
Last recorded61,532 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY05 HMG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2024 61,532 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2024 61,532 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 50,224 miles

exhaust back box cassing corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2022 49,606 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2022 49,606 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect Both side (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 26 Jun 2021 49,221 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 45,352 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 41,224 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2019 41,224 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 39,306 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2018 39,305 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 31,091 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

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

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

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

high leval stop light not working

Fail 14 Aug 2017 31,091 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

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

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

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

high leval stop light not working

Pass 7 Jul 2016 23,958 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 23,944 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 23,808 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2015 22,473 miles

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

some wall damage to offside rear tyre

Pass 28 May 2014 21,135 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 21,135 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 May 2013 19,473 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 17,831 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 May 2012 17,831 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 15,820 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 15,820 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2010 14,035 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 14,035 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 May 2009 11,884 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 9,341 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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LY05 HMG is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 LY05 HMG, 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 LY05 HMG registered?

LY05 HMG is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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