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MM54 HYA

2005 Citroen C3

Purple Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

43,038 mi
Last recorded43,038 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM54 HYA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 43,038 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer cover sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer cover sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2025 43,038 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer cover sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer cover sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 42,281 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 41,645 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 40,945 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 40,006 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 39,036 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 37,912 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 36,152 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 36,152 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 35,173 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 35,173 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 34,131 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 32,817 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 32,252 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 32,252 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 31,606 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 30,286 miles

rear exhaust strap corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2012 30,286 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear exhaust strap corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2011 28,895 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 25,806 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 20,521 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 14,521 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 6,260 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 5,569 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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MM54 HYA is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MM54 HYA, 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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MM54 HYA is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 February 2005.

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