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HV55 AEA

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

111,322 mi
Last recorded111,322 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 AEA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 111,322 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

whole exhaust system heavily corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2025 106,611 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 102,875 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 100,167 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 97,412 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2022 97,411 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 91,538 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 90,042 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 87,210 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 84,614 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 81,587 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 80,148 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 80,146 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 67,087 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 63,928 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 52,853 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 43,139 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2013 43,061 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 43,061 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 37,451 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 26,002 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 21,055 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE STARTING TO PERRISH

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Oct 2008 13,097 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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HV55 AEA is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 HV55 AEA, 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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HV55 AEA is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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