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VE54 HSO

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

67,926 mi
Last recorded67,926 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE54 HSO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 67,926 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 66,952 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 65,884 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 64,612 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 62,365 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 60,236 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 58,633 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 55,862 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 55,862 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 52,973 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 49,277 miles

Both front tyres have slight age related cracking

Fail 24 Jan 2017 49,277 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both front tyres have slight age related cracking

Pass 11 Jan 2016 45,814 miles

both rear tyres have age related cracking

Pass 26 Jan 2015 43,197 miles

Both front tyres have slight age related cracking

Pass 14 Jan 2014 41,428 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 39,200 miles

Front brake disc,s slightly worn

Offside rear bump stop is missing

Pass 16 Jan 2012 36,608 miles

rear silencer corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2011 34,522 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 32,741 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 32,741 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 29,517 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 26,198 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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VE54 HSO is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 VE54 HSO, 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 VE54 HSO registered?

VE54 HSO is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 January 2005.

Is VE54 HSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE54 HSO shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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