MOT Status
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145,100 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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 Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
both front coil springs fouling inner wheel arch
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
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
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
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))
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))
exhaust system starting to corrode
front and o/s/r indicators starting to fade
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
exhaust system starting to corrode
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))
Exhaust rear silencer condition
Nearside rear suspension bump stop missing
Offside front suspension top strut bearing hard to turn
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
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)
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)
Off side front tyre is worn on inner edges
Rear exhaust is in poor condition.
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.
rear silencer deteriorated
rear silencer slightly corroded
rear silencer slightly corroded
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Citroen C3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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