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LY05 HNW

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,517 mi
Last recorded152,517 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2016 152,517 miles

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

Engine covers & Under trays are fitted thus not allowing full inspection of certain components

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

Front head lamp aim is on the limit of being high & low

OSF & NSF tyres are close to legal limit

Rear seat belts cannot be inspected as child seats are fitted

Fail 20 Apr 2015 142,864 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 142,864 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 128,204 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 May 2014 128,204 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 113,061 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 97,977 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 81,028 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 63,152 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 46,574 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 46,514 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 May 2008 31,137 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 HNW is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HNW, 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 HNW registered?

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

Is LY05 HNW safe to buy?

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