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HG55 BPK

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

46,839 mi
Last recorded46,839 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG55 BPK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 46,839 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 43,537 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2024 43,537 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 39,357 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

rear wiper blade split

Fail 18 Jan 2023 39,357 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

rear washer inoperative

rear wiper blade split

Pass 18 Jan 2022 35,877 miles

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 11 Jan 2021 34,554 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2019 34,324 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 33,622 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 32,839 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 31,984 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Exhaust Box Mounting Strap Corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2017 31,984 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Rear Exhaust Box Mounting Strap Corroded

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 31,168 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 30,355 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 29,512 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 28,610 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 28,610 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 27,510 miles

N/S/F wiper smearing and streaky

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

O/S/F wiper smearing and streaky

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear exhaust silencer strap corroded but still supports system

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 26,710 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 25,476 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 25,476 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 23,470 miles

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

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)

Fail 20 Jan 2009 23,470 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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HG55 BPK is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc 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 HG55 BPK, 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 HG55 BPK registered?

HG55 BPK is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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