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HN55 BGE

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

30,077 mi
Last recorded30,077 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN55 BGE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 30,077 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2026 30,077 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Both headlamps are fogged.

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 29,529 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Silencer mounting strap corroding (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 29,045 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust silencer strap corroding (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 28,167 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Silencer mounting strap corroding (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 26,301 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 25,161 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 24,935 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 24,493 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer bracket corroding

Pass 27 Sep 2017 23,968 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 22,846 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 21,542 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 19,644 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 17,985 miles

All 4 tyres sidewalls starting to crack

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 17,985 miles

All 4 tyres sidewalls starting to crack

Pass 27 Sep 2012 14,942 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 15,987 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Sep 2010 14,383 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 12,332 miles

Wiper rubbers very noisey.

Fail 23 Sep 2009 12,332 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Wiper rubbers very noisey.

Pass 29 Sep 2008 10,223 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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HN55 BGE 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 85.7%.

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 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 HN55 BGE, 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 HN55 BGE registered?

HN55 BGE is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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