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FV55 HHW

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

61,564 mi
Last recorded61,564 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 HHW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2022 61,564 miles

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

o/s/r & n/s/r inner & outer sills becoming corroded.

Fail 11 Nov 2022 61,564 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

o/s/r & n/s/r inner & outer sills becoming corroded.

Pass 5 Nov 2021 60,305 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 59,409 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 57,643 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 55,186 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 53,575 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 51,000 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear foam bump stop/assist missing

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 47,265 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 43,639 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside rear bump stop missing

Pass 6 Nov 2013 40,202 miles

nearside front tyre has a cut to the sidewall,but not deep enough to reach ply or cords.

Pass 9 Nov 2012 36,912 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 32,753 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 26,692 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nail in the n/s/r tyre

Fail 21 Oct 2010 26,692 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nail in the n/s/r tyre

Pass 27 Oct 2009 21,100 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 15,889 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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FV55 HHW is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 FV55 HHW, 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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FV55 HHW is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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