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HV55 VHU

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

51,061 mi
Last recorded51,061 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 VHU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2022 51,061 miles

Nearside Rear LENS BROKEN

Pass 8 Jul 2021 46,860 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2021 46,860 miles

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Body component damaged and likely to cause injury light cluster (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 43,680 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Jun 2020 43,680 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 39,435 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 35,831 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 31,031 miles

Front tyres perished

O/S/R tyre perished

Pass 10 Nov 2014 30,097 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 146,799 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 24,783 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 23,163 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 23,163 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 19,737 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 16,296 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 13,066 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 VHU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel 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 VHU, 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 VHU registered?

HV55 VHU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is HV55 VHU safe to buy?

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