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HG55 HNC

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,015 mi
Last recorded78,015 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG55 HNC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2019 78,015 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 75,172 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 75,172 miles

Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 May 2017 72,045 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 71,963 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 May 2016 69,020 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2015 65,643 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 62,611 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 58,761 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 58,761 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 56,006 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 56,006 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 May 2011 52,964 miles
Fail 24 May 2011

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 50,094 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 46,318 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 36,986 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2008 36,986 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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 HNC is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 HG55 HNC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HG55 HNC registered?

HG55 HNC is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 November 2005.

Is HG55 HNC safe to buy?

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