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HV55 MGE

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

82,598 mi
Last recorded82,598 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 MGE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 82,598 miles

exhaust outer skins corroded

rear tyres perished

Pass 14 May 2018 78,301 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres low on inner edges and cracking (4.1.E.1)

exhaust rear silencer outer shell corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2017 72,331 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 72,331 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 65,439 miles

Offside Front headlight wet inside

rear exhaust box rusty

Fail 21 Mar 2016 65,438 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front headlight wet inside

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 10 Sep 2015 63,453 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

exhaust corroded

front discs corroded

headlamp n/s/f missted up

rear coil springs corroded

rear hoses in poor condition

Fail 9 Sep 2015 63,451 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

exhaust corroded

front discs corroded

headlamp n/s/f missted up

rear coil springs corroded

rear hoses in poor condition

Pass 15 Sep 2014 57,858 miles

exhaust in poor condition

front discs rusty

offside headlamp missted up

rear coil springs rusty

Pass 10 Sep 2013 51,652 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust rusty

Fail 10 Sep 2013 51,652 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust rusty

Pass 17 Sep 2012 45,246 miles

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 17 Sep 2012 45,246 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 25 Aug 2011 38,854 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 32,750 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 26,607 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 21,123 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 MGE is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2005 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 57,373 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 MGE, 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 MGE is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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