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FG55 HNK

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

191,186 mi
Last recorded191,186 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 HNK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2021 191,186 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 188,535 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 185,108 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 180,084 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 174,971 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 170,218 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 6 Oct 2015 170,187 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened top mounting (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front brake discs worn on inner surface

just passes imbalance test on front brakes

o/s/f seat belt fluffing

Pass 6 Oct 2014 160,249 miles

Both rear suspension bump stops missing

Front Brakes are slightly imbalanced

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front head lamp has water ingress

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 6 Oct 2014 160,249 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Both rear suspension bump stops missing

Front Brakes are slightly imbalanced

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front head lamp has water ingress

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 145,132 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

snow tyres fitted all round at time of test

Pass 10 Oct 2012 160,030 miles

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

O/S/F WIPER BLADE STARTING TO SPLIT

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

Fail 8 Oct 2012 160,029 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

O/S/F WIPER BLADE STARTING TO SPLIT

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 105,419 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2011 105,419 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 87,887 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 87,680 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 65,461 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 65,250 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 44,961 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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FG55 HNK is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FG55 HNK, 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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FG55 HNK is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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