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HV55 OYP

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

89,834 mi
Last recorded89,834 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 OYP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2018 89,834 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 89,762 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 61,392 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 71,315 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2016 71,315 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 67,334 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2015 67,334 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 59,767 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 57,970 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust poor condition

Fail 11 Jun 2013 57,963 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust poor condition

Pass 16 Jun 2012 53,389 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 53,889 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

both front tyres inner raised edges worn

Pass 5 Oct 2010 49,619 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 44,321 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 39,243 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 39,243 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 OYP is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OYP, 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 OYP registered?

HV55 OYP is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 September 2005.

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