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HG55 VST

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

96,606 mi
Last recorded96,606 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG55 VST
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 96,606 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 4 Sep 2025 96,605 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2024 93,223 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Sep 2024 93,223 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 90,748 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust silencer support bracket detached by rust otherwise system adequately supported (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear casings rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Rear rear exhaust silencer rusted

tow bar bracketry rusted

water inside n/s headlight

Fail 14 Dec 2023 90,748 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust silencer support bracket detached by rust otherwise system adequately supported (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear casings rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Rear rear exhaust silencer rusted

tow bar bracketry rusted

water inside n/s headlight

Pass 15 Dec 2022 86,751 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 15 Dec 2022 86,751 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2021 83,004 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2020 80,227 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2019 78,506 miles

Exhaust rear silencer corroded

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 75,304 miles

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

Nearside Rear sill damaged

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2017 71,442 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sill damaged

Pass 6 Dec 2016 66,071 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance going white (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 61,598 miles

engine covers and under shields fitted

nearside rear indicator slightly pale

Fail 8 Dec 2015 61,598 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine covers and under shields fitted

nearside rear indicator slightly pale

Pass 11 Dec 2014 56,517 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear indicator getting pale

Pass 4 Dec 2013 52,071 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 52,071 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 47,911 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 41,094 miles

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

nearside wiper blade starting to split

Fail 12 Dec 2011 41,094 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

nearside wiper blade starting to split

Pass 22 Dec 2010 32,710 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 32,710 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 25,472 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 18,209 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 VST is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel 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 VST, 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 VST is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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