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HW55 FGV

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,471 mi
Last recorded59,471 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW55 FGV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Feb 2023 59,471 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 13 Dec 2021 54,124 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2021 54,124 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 49,163 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 45,541 miles

Exhaust in poor condition

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 39,475 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened play in top mounting (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2018 39,475 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended not locking (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened play in top mounting (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 32,022 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment lot play in top (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 26,476 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 26,436 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 24,192 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 21,654 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 18,234 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 16,753 miles

nearside front tyre outer wall damaged

rear exhaust corroded

unable to measure brake pads

Pass 29 Sep 2008 14,843 miles

unable to measure brake pads

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 FGV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HW55 FGV, 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 HW55 FGV registered?

HW55 FGV is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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