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HV55 GME

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

106,225 mi
Last recorded106,225 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 106,225 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2025 104,191 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 102,611 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 101,173 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 99,456 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 98,277 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear tyre perished

both headlamp lens misted

Pass 19 Aug 2020 97,157 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 95,989 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 93,655 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 90,362 miles

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Fail 23 Jan 2018 90,361 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

both headlamps weak pattern

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 24 Apr 2017 87,011 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 27 May 2016 83,527 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

SLIGHT PERISHING TO REAR TYRES

Fail 27 May 2016 83,527 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

OSF TYRE PERISHED

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

SLIGHT PERISHING TO REAR TYRES

Fail 22 Jul 2015 76,962 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

bonnet release handle is broken

n/s front tyre is worn on the outer edge

n/s rear coil spring is rusty

rear exhaust box is rusty

Pass 22 Jul 2015 76,962 miles

bonnet release handle is broken

n/s front tyre is worn on the outer edge

n/s rear coil spring is rusty

rear exhaust box is rusty

Pass 30 Jul 2014 67,363 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 67,182 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Front brake discs in poor condition

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside rear tyre is badly cracked and perished

Fail 31 Jul 2013 56,078 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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)

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

off side rear tyre perished

Pass 31 Jul 2013 56,078 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

off side rear tyre perished

Pass 31 Jul 2012 48,539 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 31 Jul 2012 48,539 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 19 Jul 2011 39,310 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 39,310 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 31,786 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 27,373 miles

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

offside rear lens cracked slightly

Fail 19 Aug 2009 13,709 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

offside rear lens cracked slightly

Pass 2 Sep 2008 20,872 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 20,872 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 GME is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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

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