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HK55 LVM

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

52,559 mi
Last recorded52,559 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK55 LVM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2016 52,559 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Oct 2016 52,559 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage light unit (6.1.C.1)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 48,378 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2015 48,378 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

offside rear suspension bump stop missing

Pass 27 Oct 2014 43,485 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 38,768 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 34,227 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 15 Nov 2012 34,227 miles

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

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 29,341 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 24,709 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 20,569 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 16,094 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front wipers split

Pass 1 Dec 2008 16,094 miles

front wipers split

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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HK55 LVM is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HK55 LVM, 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 HK55 LVM registered?

HK55 LVM is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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