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EX55 HSA

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

71,729 mi
Last recorded71,729 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 HSA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Jan 2022 71,729 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively stretched BY COIL SPRING (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2MM /175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside SILL DAMAGED

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 67,537 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL UNDERSIDE (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear BUMP STOP MISSING

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2021 67,537 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL UNDERSIDE (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear BUMP STOP MISSING

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 64,158 miles

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

exhaust excessively corroded but not blowing at this stage

Pass 9 Jan 2019 60,877 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 57,374 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 52,105 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 47,224 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2015 41,537 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 41,537 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 35,500 miles

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

rear exhaust deteriated

Pass 22 Jan 2013 29,701 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 25,687 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 20,293 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 20,293 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2010 15,919 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 12,839 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 11,333 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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EX55 HSA is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EX55 HSA, 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 EX55 HSA registered?

EX55 HSA is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 September 2005.

Is EX55 HSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX55 HSA shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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