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OY05 HBZ

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

128,781 mi
Last recorded128,781 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY05 HBZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2022 128,781 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and Offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

General surface rust on suspension and chassis

Fail 24 Jun 2022 128,725 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and Offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

General surface rust on suspension and chassis

Pass 21 Jun 2021 118,347 miles

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2020 105,759 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 93,012 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 92,957 miles

Central Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 81,670 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 71,291 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 64,301 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 57,377 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 52,227 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 45,974 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 41,315 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 36,008 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 30,263 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 24,631 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 19,343 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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OY05 HBZ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 OY05 HBZ, 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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OY05 HBZ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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