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HN55 GMU

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

45,627 mi
Last recorded45,627 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN55 GMU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 45,627 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2025 45,626 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 41,389 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2024 41,388 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 38,594 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s+n/s inner+outer bushes (cracks in bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened o/s+n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread letters slightly faded (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 34,322 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 34,318 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Nov 2021 29,849 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 26,303 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 25,575 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 24,250 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 24,246 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 23,779 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded and rear both (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

all tyres cracking and front tyres slight worn

Pass 14 Nov 2016 22,416 miles

Front tyres cracking and wearing low

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed very slight (5.2.2b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both and off side front (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust bracket corroded

Rear tyres slight cracking

Pass 16 Nov 2015 21,168 miles

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

Rear exhaust bracket corroded

all tyres slight cracking

Pass 17 Nov 2014 20,492 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 19,793 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 17,925 miles

exhaust rear box bracket corroded and spliting apart

Pass 15 Nov 2011 16,306 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 14,504 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 12,814 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 11,238 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 11,238 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 GMU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 GMU, 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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HN55 GMU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 November 2005.

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