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HJ55 LRV

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

39,554 mi
Last recorded39,554 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ55 LRV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 39,554 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2026 39,518 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti roll bar link arm slightly bent

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

Rear Exhaust box outer skin rusty

Pass 15 Aug 2025 37,453 miles

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

Rear Outer Exhaust box skin rusty

Pass 22 Aug 2024 37,198 miles

Rear Exhaust box outer skin rusty

Pass 31 Aug 2023 35,995 miles

Rear Exhaust box outer skin rusty

Pass 22 Aug 2022 34,688 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 32,927 miles

Brake fluid slightly contaminated

Rear Exhaust box outer skin rusty

Pass 19 Aug 2020 31,630 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides on side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust box outer skin rusty

Pass 21 Aug 2019 30,602 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and rear on side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust box rusty but not leaking

Pass 29 Aug 2018 28,655 miles

Nearside Rear brake ferrule rusty

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box rusty

all four tyres perishing on side walls

Pass 4 Sep 2017 26,682 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Rear exhaust box rusty

all four tyres starting to crack on side walls

Pass 23 Aug 2016 24,686 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 22,835 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 20,695 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 18,001 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 15,311 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 13,250 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 11,536 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 10,040 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 8,082 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 LRV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 HJ55 LRV, 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 HJ55 LRV registered?

HJ55 LRV is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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