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YA05 HKL

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

50,885 mi
Last recorded50,885 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA05 HKL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2017 50,885 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 50,778 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 46,781 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 46,781 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 43,581 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 43,575 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2014 40,419 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 7 Aug 2013 36,001 miles

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

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

exhaust slightly deteriated

slight play in stearing coloum

Fail 7 Aug 2013 36,001 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

exhaust slightly deteriated

slight play in stearing coloum

Pass 6 Aug 2012 33,862 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

hand brake slightly high

osf nsf wipers split

Fail 6 Aug 2012 33,862 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

hand brake slightly high

osf nsf wipers split

Pass 8 Aug 2011 29,494 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

front anti roll bar link rubber split

front disc slightly worn

Fail 8 Aug 2011

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front anti roll bar link rubber split

front disc slightly worn

Pass 2 Jul 2010 25,307 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2009 22,092 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 25 Jul 2009 22,092 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 18,264 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.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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YA05 HKL is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YA05 HKL, 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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YA05 HKL is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 July 2005.

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