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HT54 HLP

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,041 mi
Last recorded89,041 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT54 HLP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2022 89,041 miles

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

Nearside body sill damaged

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and n/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

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

both rear bump stops missing

both rear bump stops missing

various body and chassis areas have coroded

various steering braking and suspension components have coroded

Pass 4 Mar 2021 84,407 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 84,407 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault reset at start of test and stayed out for duration of the test (7.12 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 84,311 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2020 84,311 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle also cannot be opened from inside (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 79,487 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear no reverse light

Pass 25 Jan 2018 77,423 miles

Nearside Outer sill panel damaged

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Feb 2017 75,018 miles

Both front brake discs rusty on inner faces

Both front brake discs rusty on inner faces

EML on

Pass 26 Feb 2016 73,084 miles

both rear suspension bump stops missing

near side front tyre worn on edges

near side rear tyre has slight perishing in tread area

noise from off side rear wheel bearing

slight play in the off side front steering inner joint

Pass 26 Feb 2015 70,765 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear suspension bump stops missing

off side rear tyre perishing on the outer side wall

rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2014 68,908 miles

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

offside rear tyre perishing

Fail 1 Mar 2013 66,990 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

off side rear tyre perished on the outer side wall

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 1 Mar 2013 66,990 miles

off side rear tyre perished on the outer side wall

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 Feb 2012 65,198 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 65,182 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 63,509 miles

offside rear tyre slightly perishing

Pass 9 Feb 2010 61,724 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 57,380 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 57,380 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 21 Dec 2007 43,476 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 43,476 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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HT54 HLP 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 71.4%.

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 HT54 HLP, 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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HT54 HLP is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 January 2005.

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