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FP55 HSK

2005 Citroen C3

Beige Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

104,601 mi
Last recorded104,601 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP55 HSK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2024 104,601 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2024 104,586 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 97,118 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Sep 2023 97,118 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2022 92,322 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 86,156 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 80,106 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2020 80,098 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2019 73,318 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 66,527 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 66,527 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 59,814 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 59,814 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 54,526 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 52,424 miles

Nearside Rear brake sticking slightly

Pass 15 Nov 2014 49,051 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 45,605 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 45,605 miles

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

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

Nearside rear wheel bearing has play and slightly noisey

Slight play in an Offside front steering component

Pass 13 Nov 2012 43,055 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre wearing on the inside edge

Pass 24 Nov 2011 38,819 miles

engine oil leak

n/s/r tyre some cracking to sidewall

Fail 24 Nov 2011 38,819 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

engine oil leak

n/s/r tyre some cracking to sidewall

Pass 23 Nov 2010 35,836 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 29,798 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 29,795 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 23,896 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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FP55 HSK is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 FP55 HSK, 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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FP55 HSK is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 November 2005.

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