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CK55 HXX

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

98,172 mi
Last recorded98,172 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK55 HXX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 98,172 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 91,198 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Mar 2024 91,126 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer Sill See Marked Area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 88,765 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 85,900 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 85,886 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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 26 Mar 2021 82,837 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 80,773 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2020 80,773 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 77,410 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 77,403 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 72,841 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 68,150 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 68,150 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 61,552 miles

Offside Rear coil spring rusted

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

engine oil leak

Fail 29 Mar 2016 61,552 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top dust cover (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring rusted

Offside Rear tyre cracking in side walls and out of shape

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

engine oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2015 55,735 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 55,727 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 48,940 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Dec 2013 48,938 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Dec 2012 44,129 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 39,610 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 34,260 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 27,801 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 22,902 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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CK55 HXX is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 CK55 HXX, 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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CK55 HXX is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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