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HV55 PGZ

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

87,295 mi
Last recorded87,295 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2021 87,295 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 87,291 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail o/s n/s (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2020 84,061 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 81,018 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 81,016 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 76,116 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 72,118 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 67,655 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 62,194 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 56,063 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2013 49,052 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jun 2013 49,050 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2011 85,404 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 35,153 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 29,575 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 23,039 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 PGZ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 PGZ, 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 PGZ registered?

HV55 PGZ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 October 2005.

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