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HJ55 LRA

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

81,022 mi
Last recorded81,022 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ55 LRA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2020 81,022 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust casing deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 76,999 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 76,982 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 73,110 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

slight corrosion exhaust

Fail 23 Aug 2018 73,108 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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))

slight corrosion exhaust

Pass 15 Aug 2017 67,420 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2017 67,420 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 59,794 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn low inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn smooth inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Aug 2016 59,794 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn low inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn smooth inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 52,473 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 47,019 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre.

Nearside rear tyre valve perishing.

Pass 29 Aug 2013 41,108 miles

Front tyres worn unevenly

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 37,918 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 37,918 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear tyres cracked

Nail nearside front tyre (Unrepairable)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 33,951 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 33,951 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 23 Aug 2010 30,630 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 30,630 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2009 26,278 miles

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)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Aug 2009 26,278 miles

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)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 21,250 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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HJ55 LRA is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 HJ55 LRA, 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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HJ55 LRA is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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