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HV55 KNC

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

43,354 mi
Last recorded43,354 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 20 Aug 2026 43,354 miles

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 10 Sep 2025 43,322 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 43,107 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 42,724 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 42,237 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 40,476 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 39,003 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 37,346 miles

trays and covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 11 Sep 2018 34,527 miles

trays and covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 18 Sep 2017 31,564 miles

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

trays and covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 12 Sep 2016 29,708 miles

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

trays and covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 15 Sep 2015 28,125 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 23% (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

front tyres perishing

poor brake pad to disc contact (front brakes )

rear silencer rusty

trays and covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 22 Sep 2014 27,307 miles

ALL TYRES PERISHING

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

poor brake padto diusc contact ( front brakes)

rear silencer rusty

Pass 10 Sep 2013 26,187 miles

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

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

fxhaust rusty

poor brake pad to disc contact ( front brakes)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 25,053 miles

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

exhaust deteriorating

poor brake pad to disc contact front brakes

Pass 13 Sep 2011 23,011 miles

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

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

front brakes poor pad to disc contact

o/s wiper blade deteriorting

Pass 13 Sep 2010 19,364 miles

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

FRont brake discs corroded and pitted around edge.

N/s wiper blade split on end.

Pass 9 Sep 2009 16,779 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 13,575 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 KNC is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 KNC, 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 KNC is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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