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FV55 HKC

2005 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

73,791 mi
Last recorded73,791 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 HKC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2022 73,791 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 66,949 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 66,949 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 62,651 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 62,651 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 58,850 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 55,763 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 55,763 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 51,633 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 51,633 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 48,458 miles

both rear shock absorbers damp

corrosion to exhaust system

oil on engine

Fail 2 Mar 2015 45,128 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake lamps require hard press of pedal to work

brake pipes greased

front brake discs worn and corroded

front brake pad linings wearing thin

noise from pullies

slight cracking to both front lower arms front bushes

slight cracking to tread of both rear tyres

slight cracking to tread of n/s/f tyre and wear to edges also worn to 3mm

slight cracking to tread of o/s/f tyre and wear to edges

Pass 2 Mar 2015 45,128 miles

brake lamps require hard press of pedal to work

brake pipes greased

front brake discs worn and corroded

front brake pad linings wearing thin

noise from pullies

slight cracking to both front lower arms front bushes

slight cracking to tread of both rear tyres

slight cracking to tread of n/s/f tyre and wear to edges also worn to 3mm

slight cracking to tread of o/s/f tyre and wear to edges

Pass 12 Mar 2014 40,321 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

oil marks on both rear shockabsorbers

Fail 12 Mar 2014 40,321 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

oil marks on both rear shockabsorbers

Pass 9 Mar 2013 34,657 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 17,800 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 33,370 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Aug 2011 30,279 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f tyre slightly perished

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall perished

Pass 17 Aug 2011 30,279 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f tyre slightly perished

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall perished

Pass 16 Aug 2010 27,038 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 23,759 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 19,484 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 HKC is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 FV55 HKC, 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 FV55 HKC registered?

FV55 HKC is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 December 2005.

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