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HJ55 LRY

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,543 mi
Last recorded60,543 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 60,543 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2026 60,535 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Bonnet stay missing

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside headlight lens deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Unable to test effectiveness of wipers due to no washers

Pass 23 Sep 2025 58,065 miles

body damage to nearside

Fail 23 Sep 2025 58,065 miles

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

body damage to nearside

Pass 27 Sep 2024 55,907 miles

Nearside Rear rebound block missing

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

Fail 23 Sep 2024 55,895 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear rebound block missing

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 53,626 miles

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

Nearside Rear rebound block missing

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

Fail 21 Sep 2023 53,545 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear rebound block missing

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 51,446 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective centre / rear exhaust boxes outer covers deteriorated (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 48,718 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyres small splits (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

centre + rear exhaust boxes outer covers deteriorated

Fail 31 Aug 2021 48,692 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyres small splits (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

centre + rear exhaust boxes outer covers deteriorated

Pass 2 Sep 2020 46,002 miles

centre / rear exhaust boxes outer covers deteriorated

Pass 17 Sep 2019 44,337 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 44,337 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 41,145 miles

Both rear suspension springs slightly corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2017 38,532 miles

Both rear suspension springs slightly corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2017 38,531 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both sides (8.2.3)

Both rear suspension springs slightly corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2015 37,720 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 36,019 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 36,019 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 34,288 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 32,261 miles

front and rear tyre walls are cracking

Pass 7 Sep 2011 29,515 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 26,318 miles

high level stop lamp not working

Pass 18 Sep 2009 22,738 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 17,166 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 17,166 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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 LRY is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 HJ55 LRY, 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 LRY registered?

HJ55 LRY is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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