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P40 HGV

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

66,786 mi
Last recorded66,786 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP40 HGV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 66,786 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2025 66,785 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 60,005 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 52,915 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))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 47,012 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Oct 2022 47,011 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 45,638 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2021 45,638 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner shoulder cracks to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 44,463 miles

offside rear tyre perishing

oil leak

rear exhaust deteriorated

both front and offside rear indicators slightly discoloured

headlamp lenses poor condition causing cloudy aims

nearside front anti roll bar link slightly distorted

Pass 25 Jun 2019 43,016 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 41,522 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 exhaust box corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2017 39,968 miles

n/s/f tyre slightly low on tread

Pass 9 Jun 2016 38,046 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 35,708 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 33,592 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 30,711 miles

bonnet handle stiff

Pass 25 Jun 2012 27,517 miles

front tyres getting low

Pass 27 Jun 2011 24,410 miles

bonnet pull handle

high level stop not working

Pass 26 Jun 2010 20,907 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 17,756 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 14,198 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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P40 HGV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P40 HGV, 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 P40 HGV registered?

P40 HGV is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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