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YL05 HXV

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

86,661 mi
Last recorded86,661 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL05 HXV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2022 86,661 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear both outer sills weak

Pass 9 Feb 2021 85,347 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 84,206 miles

Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2020 84,205 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Mistted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Mistted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 83,113 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 81,033 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)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 74,646 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 74,646 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 68,087 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 68,087 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 20 Feb 2015 62,570 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

near side head light blured

Pass 20 Feb 2015 62,570 miles

near side head light blured

Pass 7 Feb 2014 56,094 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s door mirror loose

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Fail 7 Feb 2014 56,094 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s door mirror loose

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 18 Feb 2013 49,940 miles

front indicators slightly white

front indicators slightly white

slight corrosion on rear exhaust box outer skin

Pass 28 Feb 2012 44,667 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin corroderd but not blowing on point of test

Fail 27 Feb 2012 44,667 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear exhaust box outer skin corroderd but not blowing on point of test

Pass 9 Aug 2011 44,643 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 19 Aug 2010 37,507 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 20 Aug 2009 30,509 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 30,509 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 23,141 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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YL05 HXV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 YL05 HXV, 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 YL05 HXV registered?

YL05 HXV is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 August 2005.

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