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HV55 HNP

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

130,182 mi
Last recorded130,182 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 HNP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2018 130,182 miles

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

Offside Number plate light lens missing

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 30 Nov 2018 130,182 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Number plate light lens missing

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 29 Nov 2017 122,910 miles

Both front and offside rear tyres slightly worn on inner edges

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

Front brake discs corroded

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

offside number plate lamp lens missing

Fail 25 Nov 2017 122,905 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Both front and offside rear tyres slightly worn on inner edges

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

Front brake discs corroded

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

offside number plate lamp lens missing

Pass 12 Nov 2016 114,830 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust rear brackets broken system still supported

Offside Number plate light lens missing

Fail 3 Nov 2016 114,610 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Condensation (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust rear brackets broken system still supported

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Heavily worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Number plate light lens missing

Pass 4 Nov 2015 107,411 miles

rear exhaust bracket broken,system still supported

Fail 4 Nov 2015 107,411 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear exhaust bracket broken,system still supported

Fail 17 Oct 2014 100,670 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 100,670 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 93,780 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre has slight brake bind

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Oct 2013 93,780 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside rear tyre has slight brake bind

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 85,020 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 78,933 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 77,740 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 68,475 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 54,822 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 54,822 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 28 Aug 2008 39,467 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 39,467 miles

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

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
Full Citroen C3 reliability report

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HV55 HNP is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HNP, 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 HNP is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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