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RA05 HYU

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

74,655 mi
Last recorded74,655 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA05 HYU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2017 74,655 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front wheel slightly binding

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 63,409 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 58,186 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 55,314 miles

rear back box outer skin deteriorated

Fail 14 Mar 2013 51,204 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

o/s/r tyre sidewall slightly weather cracked.

Pass 14 Mar 2013 51,204 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre sidewall slightly weather cracked.

Pass 3 May 2012 44,548 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2011 36,262 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2011 36,262 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 30,222 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 28,272 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 27,041 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 27,041 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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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RA05 HYU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RA05 HYU, 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 RA05 HYU registered?

RA05 HYU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 6 June 2005.

Is RA05 HYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA05 HYU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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