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HK55 LVO

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

101,070 mi
Last recorded101,070 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK55 LVO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2022 101,070 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking around tread (2mm) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking around tread (4mm) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine oil leak

Fail 24 Jun 2022 101,070 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking around tread (2mm) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking around tread (4mm) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine oil leak

n/s headlamp condensated up

Pass 15 Jun 2021 95,618 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on inner edge (4mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (4mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking around tread (4mm) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Jun 2021 95,615 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on inner edge (4mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (4mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking around tread (4mm) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 90,906 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

bonnet stay missing

engine coolant leak

engine oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2019 85,118 miles

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

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

Offside Rear bump stop missing

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

Fail 23 Jul 2019 85,090 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear bump stop missing

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 79,364 miles

front brake pads low

n/s/r tyre low

Fail 20 Aug 2018 79,364 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

front brake pads low

n/s/r tyre low

Pass 3 Nov 2017 77,941 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 70,141 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 62,591 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 53,497 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 43,951 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 43,951 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 6 Dec 2012 41,318 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front wiper blades smearing screen.

Pass 6 Dec 2012 41,318 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)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front wiper blades smearing screen.

Pass 7 Dec 2011 37,125 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear service brake application slightly uneven.

Pass 6 Dec 2010 31,577 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 26,291 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 26,291 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 11 Dec 2008 20,039 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 20,039 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
Full Citroen C3 reliability report

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HK55 LVO is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 LVO, 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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HK55 LVO is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 December 2005.

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