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HV55 PHF

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

129,519 mi
Last recorded129,519 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2014
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Sep 2014 129,519 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 129,519 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 120,746 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 107,753 miles

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

horn now operated by a push button on steering column cowling

Fail 22 Sep 2012 107,729 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 91,081 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 74,961 miles

chips in front windscreen

Fail 21 Sep 2010 74,961 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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chips in front windscreen

rear wiper blade split

Pass 23 Sep 2009 61,997 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 44,751 miles

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

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 PHF is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PHF, 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 PHF registered?

HV55 PHF is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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