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HV55 AEK

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

41,388 mi
Last recorded41,388 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 AEK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 13 Aug 2025 41,388 miles

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

exhaust back box rusty , outer skin peeling

front and rear hub corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2024 41,438 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 41,285 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 41,039 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 40,264 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 38,654 miles

front wipers noisy/smearing

Pass 13 Aug 2019 36,935 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 34,931 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front wipers worn

Pass 23 Aug 2017 32,839 miles

all tyres starting to perish

slight corrosion rear box

Pass 24 Aug 2016 30,194 miles

both rear tyres inner sidewalls perishing

Pass 13 Aug 2015 27,561 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 25,276 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 22,826 miles

slight corrosion exhaust rear box

Pass 14 Aug 2012 20,473 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 17,848 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 15,016 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 11,605 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 8,251 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 AEK is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AEK, 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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What year was HV55 AEK registered?

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

Is HV55 AEK safe to buy?

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