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HW55 FGP

2005 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

115,520 mi
Last recorded115,520 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW55 FGP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 115,520 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Exhaust heat shield deteriorated

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 110,595 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2025 110,594 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp lens seriously defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside 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))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 106,000 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside 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 Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 101,987 miles

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 97,320 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlight's (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 93,244 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Jan 2021 93,242 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Jan 2020 89,171 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Jan 2020 89,171 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 84,520 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 79,674 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 79,582 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 74,819 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2017 74,819 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 69,098 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2016 69,098 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 63,005 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 58,029 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Jan 2013 53,213 miles

N/S rear bump stop missing

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front washers poor

o/s rear outer seat belt poor to return

Fail 7 Jan 2013 53,213 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

N/S rear bump stop missing

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front washers poor

o/s rear outer seat belt poor to return

Pass 30 Jan 2012 47,757 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 42,219 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 42,219 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 10 Feb 2010 36,808 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 35,303 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 26,366 miles

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

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

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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HW55 FGP is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 HW55 FGP, 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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HW55 FGP is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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