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HV55 KNA

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

39,266 mi
Last recorded39,266 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2025 39,266 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 38,942 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

front exhaust rusty

Fail 1 Feb 2024 38,942 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer pipe under bonnet split (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

front exhaust rusty

Pass 13 Jan 2023 38,694 miles

Central Front Exhaust corrosion

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

Fail 12 Jan 2023 38,694 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Front Exhaust corrosion

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 37,281 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 33,556 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 30,670 miles

Engine Has Slight Oil Leak

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust Silencer Starting To Shell

Fail 28 Jan 2020 30,670 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Engine Has Slight Oil Leak

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust Silencer Starting To Shell

Pass 30 Jan 2019 28,113 miles

EXHAUST REAR SILENCER CORRODED

Pass 22 Jan 2018 26,093 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 26,080 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Outer Stop lamp not working BOTH (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front TYRE WALL DAMAGE

Nearside Rear TYRE SHOWING SIGNS OF PERISHING

Pass 20 Jan 2017 24,553 miles

Nearside Valve stem slightly damaged BOTH (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 23,285 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 23,285 miles

Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working both sides (1.1.A.3b)

Stop lamp not working both sides (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 22,673 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 22,673 miles

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

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Damage to nearside front bumper

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 21,596 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 21,596 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 20,359 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 18,441 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 18,441 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 16,262 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 14,153 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 12,482 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 11,427 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 KNA is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 KNA, 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 KNA registered?

HV55 KNA is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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