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LY05 HNE

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,900 mi
Last recorded113,900 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2017 113,900 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 8 Nov 2017 113,900 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 106,159 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 92,276 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2015 97,276 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2014 87,128 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear exhaust box has deteriorated

Fail 25 Oct 2014 87,128 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear exhaust box has deteriorated

Pass 9 Nov 2013 75,925 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 63,441 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Dec 2012 63,441 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 49,898 miles

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

rear exhaust box showing sign of corrosion

Fail 30 Nov 2011 49,808 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 49,808 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2010 45,315 miles

advise clutch wearing

Pass 30 Dec 2009 40,160 miles

advise wipers split

offside rear tyre wearing low and sidewall damaged

Pass 2 Jan 2009 36,159 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2008 36,123 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2008 33,033 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 HNE is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HNE, 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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LY05 HNE is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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