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HS55 FFU

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

88,644 mi
Last recorded88,644 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS55 FFU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 88,644 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2025 85,631 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2025 85,620 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2024 82,887 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 81,060 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 79,895 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 76,563 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 73,689 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 65,093 miles

Front brake discs lipped

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2018 65,093 miles

Front brake discs lipped

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 58,548 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 55,307 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox deteriorated (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Oct 2016 55,307 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint both sides droplinks (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox deteriorated (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 46,680 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 23 Sep 2014 41,758 miles

high level stop lamp inop

Fail 26 Sep 2013 36,960 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 36,960 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 31,844 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 26,765 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 21,998 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 17,239 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 14,443 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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HS55 FFU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 HS55 FFU, 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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HS55 FFU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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