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FG55 HNU

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

98,434 mi
Last recorded98,434 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2018 98,434 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front silencer heat shield loose

Fail 7 Mar 2018 98,434 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front silencer heat shield loose

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 92,387 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced condensation inside headlamp (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2016 85,147 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 27 Apr 2015 78,724 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Apr 2015 78,718 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front discs slightly corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2013 68,569 miles

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

back box strap broken

Pass 17 Sep 2012 58,675 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 58,675 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 48,311 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 38,725 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 28,802 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 20,348 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 HNU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FG55 HNU, 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 FG55 HNU registered?

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

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