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FP55 HXD

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

41,142 mi
Last recorded41,142 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP55 HXD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 41,142 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 40,291 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear coil springs corroded

general corrosion to underside

Pass 20 Oct 2023 39,365 miles

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

Nearside outer sill general corrosion

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

Offside outer sill general corrosion

general corrosion to underside

Pass 1 Oct 2022 38,236 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 37,324 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear outer sill corroded inspected using correct methods

general corrosion to underside

Pass 17 Oct 2020 36,543 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 35,431 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 34,127 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 32,783 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Pass 14 Sep 2016 30,062 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished on inner and outer sidwalls

Nearside Rear tyre perished on inner sidewall

Pass 2 Oct 2015 27,961 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 25,868 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 23,848 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 22,401 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 21,073 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 21,073 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 19,767 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 18,138 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 16,448 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 HXD is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 HXD, 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 HXD registered?

FP55 HXD is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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