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YB05 HSL

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

58,039 mi
Last recorded58,039 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB05 HSL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 58,039 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2024 49,142 miles
Fail 24 May 2024 49,142 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2023 41,184 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1756514 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 40,331 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 39,612 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 38,521 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 37,119 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 35,264 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 35,264 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 32,991 miles

management light staying on

Pass 13 Jun 2016 30,762 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 28,572 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 26,215 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 23,068 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 20,677 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 17,944 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 17,944 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 15,555 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 13,111 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 10,518 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 10,518 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 HSL is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 YB05 HSL, 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 HSL registered?

YB05 HSL is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 June 2005.

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