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LY05 HNV

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

102,501 mi
Last recorded102,501 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY05 HNV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2016 102,501 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 101,150 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 98,638 miles

Exhaust Backbox Deteriorated

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 92,237 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 85,937 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 78,361 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 78,208 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front bumper insecure

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

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

Rear bumper insecure

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 64,249 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

hand brake requires attention

nearside front tyre worn on both edges

Fail 25 Oct 2010 74,249 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

hand brake requires attention

nearside front tyre worn on both edges

Pass 2 Oct 2009 60,410 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 47,514 miles

front tyres and pads 3/4 worn disc's worn to acceptable limit

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 HNV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LY05 HNV, 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 HNV registered?

LY05 HNV is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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