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HN55 LWE

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

149,020 mi
Last recorded149,020 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN55 LWE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2022 149,020 miles

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

Offside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 139,312 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp lens has condensation inside which has slightly reduced the intensity of the light emitted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear advise park brake has a large imbalance across the axle the braking system may require adjustment or repair

Fail 4 Nov 2021 139,312 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp lens has condensation inside which has slightly reduced the intensity of the light emitted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear advise park brake has a large imbalance across the axle the braking system may require adjustment or repair

Pass 2 Nov 2020 129,062 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 129,062 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 123,692 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively has a slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

hand brake has a large imbalance across the axle and may require adjustment or repair

Pass 20 Nov 2018 114,031 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ns and os ()

Fail 20 Nov 2018 114,030 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working high level brake light inop (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ns and os ()

Pass 10 Nov 2017 103,589 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Fail 9 Nov 2017 103,588 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 94,903 miles

Nearside Front tyre has nail in

Pass 6 Nov 2015 86,184 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on edges

Fail 6 Nov 2015 86,183 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front brake discs deteriorating

Front brake pads wearing low

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 7 Nov 2014 76,549 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 76,549 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 67,401 miles

rear exhaust mounting dewelded

vehicle tested under wet conditions

Fail 6 Nov 2013 67,401 miles

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

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

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres getting close to wear bars

rear exhaust mounting dewelded

vehicle tested under wet conditions

Pass 26 Nov 2012 56,678 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 43,348 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 33,550 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front brake pads starting to get low

nearside rear tyre worn low

offside rear tyre worn low

slight movement in offside rack arm

Pass 2 Nov 2009 24,845 miles

nearside front tyre outer sidewall in poor condition

Fail 2 Nov 2009 24,845 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

nearside front tyre outer sidewall in poor condition

Fail 20 Nov 2008 16,523 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 16,523 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 LWE is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HN55 LWE, 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 LWE is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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