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HV55 HNB

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2024
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

124,492 mi
Last recorded124,492 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 HNB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2023 124,492 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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))

Fail 8 Dec 2023 124,489 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 112,227 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2022 112,227 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 105,819 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 98,892 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Oct 2020 98,892 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 96,332 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity cracked (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

both headlamps faded

Pass 7 Feb 2018 91,746 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 88,222 miles

rear exhaust box mount in poor condition

Fail 6 Feb 2017 88,222 miles

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

rear exhaust box mount in poor condition

Pass 23 Feb 2016 84,822 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 84,805 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 78,827 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear silencer corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2015 78,824 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear silencer corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2014 68,925 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 68,925 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 58,199 miles

Nearside rear light cluster lens badly cracked

Fail 21 Feb 2013 58,196 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake discs wearing thin and lipped

Nearside rear light cluster lens badly cracked

Pass 25 Jan 2012 45,844 miles

Advise nearside rear light cluster cracked

Fail 25 Jan 2012 45,844 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Advise nearside rear light cluster cracked

Advise offside rear tyre sidewall perished

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 35,687 miles

Front tyres worn on inside edges

Fail 23 Feb 2011 35,687 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front tyres worn on inside edges

Fail 24 Feb 2010 25,465 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 25,465 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 10,758 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 HNB is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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

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