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HV55 VHR

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

64,499 mi
Last recorded64,499 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2020 64,499 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 64,499 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 60,089 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2019 60,089 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 55,683 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Mar 2018 55,683 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 48,627 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 48,627 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 40,158 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 40,158 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 32,318 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Pass 13 Jan 2014 26,210 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2014 26,210 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 20,776 miles

slight corrosion on o/s/r coil spring

Pass 8 Dec 2011 12,731 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 12,731 miles

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Dec 2010 7,994 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 3,243 miles

very slight play in both front drop link ball joints

Pass 16 Dec 2008 2,335 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 VHR is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VHR, 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 VHR is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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