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HW55 HKH

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

56,420 mi
Last recorded56,420 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW55 HKH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 56,420 miles

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

Offside Front Inner 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2024 51,847 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 50,173 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn 2/3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 48,841 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 47,331 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 47,331 miles

Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 46,243 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 44,484 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 42,386 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 41,744 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 40,415 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 38,926 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 38,925 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 37,713 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 36,378 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 34,899 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 33,542 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2010 30,390 miles

Both rear tyres perishing outer sidewalls

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front tyre perishing outer sidewall

Oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2009 26,755 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 9,434 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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HW55 HKH is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 HKH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HW55 HKH registered?

HW55 HKH is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 December 2005.

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