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YB05 HSC

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

62,987 mi
Last recorded62,987 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB05 HSC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2019 62,987 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 62,987 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 55,934 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 55,919 miles

Emissions not tested engine cutting out (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 54,710 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON 1.6mm and perished (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

bonnet stay missing

rear wiper split 100%

Pass 31 Mar 2016 51,649 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 31 Mar 2016 51,649 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 48,933 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 46,559 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 46,551 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 May 2013 44,543 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 May 2012 41,490 miles

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

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

surface cracks on rear tyers

Pass 28 May 2012 41,490 miles

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

surface cracks on rear tyers

Pass 24 May 2011 38,185 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 33,164 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 27,647 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 17,959 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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YB05 HSC is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2005 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 57,373 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 YB05 HSC, 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 YB05 HSC registered?

YB05 HSC is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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