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OY05 HFA

2005 Citroen C3

Green Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

112,375 mi
Last recorded112,375 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY05 HFA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2023 112,375 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2023 112,375 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 95,499 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 81,438 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 29 Oct 2021 81,394 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 7 Oct 2020 75,194 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 73,980 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 69,115 miles

Rear silencer in poor condition

guards fitted to front

Fail 30 Jul 2018 69,115 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear silencer in poor condition

guards fitted to front

Pass 24 Jul 2017 64,236 miles

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

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

rear tyres starting to crack on inner side walls

Pass 26 Jul 2016 57,698 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 62,652 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 52,277 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 50,339 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 12 Mar 2013 48,418 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 48,418 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 45,988 miles

advise front wipers small splits but clear screen

Pass 15 Mar 2011 43,024 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 40,223 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 36,338 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 36,338 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 30,399 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 HFA is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 HFA, 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 OY05 HFA registered?

OY05 HFA is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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