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HJ55 OPU

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

135,322 mi
Last recorded135,322 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2022 135,322 miles

Centre exhaust corroded

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2021 121,003 miles

Centre exhaust outer casing corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroding (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 106,174 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroding (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 92,073 miles

Both rear coil springs starting to corrode

Centre exhaust starting to corrode

Nail in the offside rear tyre tread and tread starting to perish

Pass 12 Sep 2018 90,052 miles

Offside front 175/65 x 14 heavily worn inner edge

Fail 12 Sep 2018 90,051 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside front 175/65 x 14 heavily worn inner edge

Pass 10 Oct 2017 86,236 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 Oct 2017 86,236 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 82,328 miles

bonnet handle broken

Fail 17 Oct 2016 82,314 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

bonnet handle broken

Pass 18 Sep 2015 79,457 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 18 Sep 2015 79,457 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2014 74,849 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 74,849 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2013 70,312 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 70,312 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 53,056 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 37,289 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 22,569 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 15,945 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 10,413 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 OPU 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 71.4%.

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

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