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HV55 KND

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

153,529 mi
Last recorded153,529 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 KND
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2018 153,529 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake effort low on off side

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

Slight corrosion on both sills at rear

Slight play in off side front wheel bearing

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn to tread limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 148,256 miles

Corrosion on both sills at rear

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Slight play in off side front wheel bearing

Fail 26 Jul 2017 148,256 miles

Corrosion on both sills at rear

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Slight play in off side front wheel bearing

Pass 27 Jul 2016 143,220 miles

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

Rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 22 Jul 2016 143,212 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 15 Jul 2015 131,065 miles

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

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 23 Jul 2014 117,372 miles

offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 23 Jul 2014 117,372 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 19 Jul 2013 103,961 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 90,945 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 20 Aug 2011 78,786 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)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 65,125 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 51,659 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 38,203 miles

all four tyres becoming low on tread

exhaust manifold and turbo heat shields insecure

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 KND is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 KND, 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 KND is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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