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HV55 WUP

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

145,100 mi
Last recorded145,100 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 145,100 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut top niosey (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2026 145,043 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2025 138,871 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both fronts (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 129,161 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 122,657 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front coil springs fouling inner wheel arch

Fail 3 Aug 2023 122,657 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front coil springs fouling inner wheel arch

Pass 18 Jul 2022 114,214 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened slightly bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front coil springs fouling inner arch

lower gearbox mount fouling cross bar

Fail 18 Jul 2022 114,214 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened slightly bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front coil springs fouling inner arch

lower gearbox mount fouling cross bar

Pass 3 Aug 2021 107,311 miles

Front both coil springs fouling inner wheel arch

Lower gearbox mount fouling crossbar

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2021 107,311 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front both coil springs fouling inner wheel arch

Lower gearbox mount fouling crossbar

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 99,065 miles

exhaust system starting to corrode

front and o/s/r indicators starting to fade

Fail 25 Jul 2020 98,934 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

exhaust system starting to corrode

front and o/s/r indicators starting to fade

Pass 30 Jul 2019 88,849 miles

exhaust system starting to corrode

Fail 30 Jul 2019 88,849 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust system starting to corrode

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 77,427 miles

Exhaust rear silencer condition

Nearside rear suspension bump stop missing

Offside front suspension top strut bearing hard to turn

Fail 3 Aug 2018 77,427 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust rear silencer condition

Front wiper blades smeary

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside rear suspension bump stop missing

Offside front suspension top strut bearing hard to turn

Pass 1 Aug 2017 62,343 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 52,503 miles

Exhaust silencer's rusty

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Jul 2016 52,504 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cracked (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust silencer's rusty

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 38,765 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 35,411 miles

Off side front tyre is worn on inner edges

Rear exhaust is in poor condition.

Fail 10 Sep 2014 35,411 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Off side front tyre is worn on inner edges

Rear exhaust is in poor condition.

Pass 2 Sep 2013 31,147 miles

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 13 Sep 2012 27,563 miles

rear silencer slightly corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2011 23,223 miles

rear silencer slightly corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2010 18,108 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 18,108 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 14,813 miles

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

Nearside windscreen wiper blade slightly deteriorated

Offside windscreen wiper blade slightly deteriorated

Pass 11 Sep 2008 11,500 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 11,500 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (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 WUP is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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

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