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HV55 AEB

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

60,240 mi
Last recorded60,240 miles
Recorded on10 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 May 2023 60,240 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2023 60,240 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 May 2022 53,463 miles

Exhaust outer skin rusty

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

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

Pass 25 May 2021 50,065 miles

Exhaust outer skin rusty

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

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

Fail 25 May 2021 50,065 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Exhaust outer skin rusty

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 47,766 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin rusty

Fail 2 Jun 2020 47,766 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin rusty

Pass 20 Aug 2018 43,710 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear exhaust corroding

Pass 18 Aug 2016 43,086 miles

centre and rear exhaust corroded

n/s wiper blade split on ends and starting to smear 18" s

n/s/r bump stop missing

rear number plate marked/delaminating

Pass 19 Aug 2015 41,259 miles

Front brake discs corroded on edges.

Nearside front brake binding on slightly.

Nearside front outer brake pad worn low.

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded.

Pass 20 Aug 2014 39,028 miles

front brake discs worn/lipped

rear exhaust box corroded

rear number plate marked/delaminating

Fail 20 Aug 2014 39,028 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake discs worn/lipped

rear exhaust box corroded

rear number plate marked/delaminating

Pass 28 Aug 2013 36,229 miles

front brake discs worn/lipped

rear exhaust box corroded

rear number plate marked/delaminating

Pass 30 Aug 2012 32,938 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

headlight stalk switch feels loose

rear exhaust box corroded

rear number plate marked/delaminating

Pass 22 Aug 2011 29,875 miles

head light stalk switch feels loose

n/s/f tyre low tread(aprox 2.5mm)

n/s/r tyre has nail in it(not repairable)and found with low pressure

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2011 29,875 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

head light stalk switch feels loose

n/s/f tyre low tread(aprox 2.5mm)

n/s/r tyre has nail in it(not repairable)and found with low pressure

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2010 24,842 miles

child seats in rear (2)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2009 20,518 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 28 Aug 2009 20,518 miles

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

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

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Aug 2008 15,518 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 AEB is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HV55 AEB, 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 AEB is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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