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HG55 HHP

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

86,923 mi
Last recorded86,923 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 86,923 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2025 84,352 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2025 84,352 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 80,316 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2024 80,316 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Aug 2023 76,186 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 72,884 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2022 72,884 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 64,528 miles

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 10 Aug 2021 64,528 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 23 Jul 2020 54,642 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 47,976 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 47,980 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 47,980 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 32,605 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 29,691 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 10,392 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 23,804 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 17,099 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 16,334 miles

partial failure of both rear tyres [side wall]

Pass 29 May 2012 15,989 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 15,544 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 15,544 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 May 2010 14,218 miles

Cut in nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 15 Jun 2009 11,513 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 9,256 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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HG55 HHP is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 HHP, 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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HG55 HHP is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 October 2005.

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