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PY05 HGK

2005 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

135,107 mi
Last recorded135,107 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY05 HGK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2020 135,107 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 133,422 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 125,825 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

subframe has corrosion

Pass 28 Oct 2017 120,564 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 24 Oct 2017 120,511 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 115,728 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 111,106 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases injector seals? (7.1.2)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 2 Sep 2015 111,104 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint knocking when driven (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases injector seals? (7.1.2)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 10 Jun 2014 105,699 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 105,699 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 99,156 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

high level stop light inoperative

Fail 11 Jun 2013 99,156 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

high level stop light inoperative

Pass 22 Jun 2012 95,070 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 95,070 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 79,067 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 64,542 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 48,828 miles

Rear tyres worn to approx 3mm.

Pass 3 Jul 2008 33,719 miles

Slight play in offside track rod end.

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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PY05 HGK is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 PY05 HGK, 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 PY05 HGK registered?

PY05 HGK is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 6 July 2005.

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