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FM54 HNX

2005 Citroen C3

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

49,872 mi
Last recorded49,872 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM54 HNX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2020 49,872 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 49,771 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 48,422 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 47,508 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 46,558 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 45,368 miles

centre section of exhaust badly corroded but not blowing

Fail 14 Sep 2015 45,368 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

centre section of exhaust badly corroded but not blowing

Pass 22 Sep 2014 44,150 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 43,042 miles

both front tyres sidewalls cracking

Fail 20 Sep 2013 43,040 miles

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

both front tyres sidewalls cracking

Fail 6 Sep 2013 42,912 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brakes are binding slightly

Pass 13 Sep 2012 41,733 miles

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

exhaust corroding

slight binding on n/s front brake

slight binding on rear brakes when turning wheels

Fail 12 Sep 2012 41,733 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

exhaust corroding

slight binding on n/s front brake

slight binding on rear brakes when turning wheels

Pass 11 Oct 2011 39,365 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

slightly binding rear brakes

Pass 12 Oct 2010 326,587 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

slightly binding rear brakes

Pass 23 Sep 2009 27,257 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 19,763 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 18,316 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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FM54 HNX is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,587cc 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 FM54 HNX, 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 FM54 HNX registered?

FM54 HNX is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 February 2005.

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