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HV55 HNG

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

81,752 mi
Last recorded81,752 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2019 81,752 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 81,752 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 78,370 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 74,402 miles

high level stop light not working

Pass 8 Oct 2015 68,064 miles

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

Offside Front tyre going bald on inner edge

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

Rear both rear tyres perishing

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

Fail 2 Oct 2015 67,938 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front tyre going bald on inner edge

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

Rear both rear tyres perishing

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 62,619 miles

both rear tyres low

Pass 2 Oct 2013 56,085 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 50,160 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 43,314 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 36,796 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 29,801 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 24,080 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 HNG is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 HNG, 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 HNG registered?

HV55 HNG is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 November 2005.

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