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EX55 HTF

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

101,841 mi
Last recorded101,841 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 101,841 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 96,699 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop is missing

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

suspect fog lamp switch fault

Fail 18 Apr 2024 96,699 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended belt jammed (7.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop is missing

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

suspect fog lamp switch fault

Pass 19 Apr 2023 86,484 miles

ALL SHOCK ABSORBERS CORRODED

Rear AXAL CORRODED

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2023 86,484 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements REAR AND FRONT FOG LIGHTS NO ABLE TO TURN OFF WANTS SWITCH ON (4.5.3 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ALL SHOCK ABSORBERS CORRODED

Rear AXAL CORRODED

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 79,963 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2022 79,953 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner/outer corner sill next to jacking point area. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2021 76,094 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2020 73,405 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 66,557 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Mar 2019 66,557 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2018 51,159 miles

Exhaust mounting broken off.

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

Fail 3 Mar 2018 51,159 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust mounting broken off.

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 35,138 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2017 35,138 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 21,096 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 20,119 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 20,119 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 20 Jan 2014 18,360 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 16,508 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 14,607 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 12,509 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 10,719 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 8,322 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 HTF is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 HTF, 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 HTF registered?

EX55 HTF is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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