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FP55 HTX

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

81,660 mi
Last recorded81,660 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP55 HTX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2024 81,660 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2024 81,660 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 74,330 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 69,052 miles

Nearside damage wheel arch.

Pass 14 Sep 2021 68,275 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Road wheel slightly distorted both fronts outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

damage to nearside rear wheel arch

Fail 14 Sep 2021 68,275 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Road wheel slightly distorted both fronts outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

damage to nearside rear wheel arch

Pass 11 Sep 2020 67,203 miles

Both front hub caps missing.

Pass 23 Sep 2019 64,866 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 64,866 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 60,460 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 56,741 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 51,054 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2016 51,054 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working working intermittently (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working working intermittently (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 47,135 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2015 47,135 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 43,097 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 38,425 miles

n/s/r tyre close to limit , o/s/r perishing...

slight play felt at n/s/f anti roll bar link....

Fail 27 Mar 2012 33,633 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 33,633 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 26,707 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 22,868 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 19,356 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 18,315 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 HTX is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 FP55 HTX, 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 FP55 HTX registered?

FP55 HTX is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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