2005 Citroen C3 1.4L Petrol · HV55 XRB
2005 Citroen C3 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 05 Oct 2005. Recorded mileage 92,647 miles. MOT expired on 29 Nov 2024.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C3
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Nov 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,647 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HV55 XRB Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/11/2023
- 92,647 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HV55 XRB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Citroen C3 (HV55 XRB) between December 2008 and November 2023.
The record contains 16 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 10 November 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (18 issues), Suspension (18 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 53 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
HV55 XRB Mileage History
- 08/12/20086,343 mi
- 08/12/20086,343 mi
- 25/11/20097,586 mi+1,243 mi
- 28/03/201116,355 mi+8,769 mi
- 29/03/201220,704 mi+4,349 mi
- 25/03/201323,808 mi+3,104 mi
- 05/08/201324,949 mi+1,141 mi
- 04/08/201430,857 mi+5,908 mi
- 21/07/201519,950 mi-10,907 mi
- 18/07/201643,839 mi+23,889 mi
- 19/07/201755,895 mi+12,056 mi
- 19/07/201755,902 mi+7 mi
- 26/07/201863,223 mi+7,321 mi
- 13/08/201968,445 mi+5,222 mi
- 13/08/201968,445 mi
- 19/11/202071,558 mi+3,113 mi
- 24/11/202179,231 mi+7,673 mi
- 30/11/202179,232 mi+1 mi
- 28/11/202286,941 mi+7,709 mi
- 10/11/202392,647 mi+5,706 mi
- 10/11/202392,647 mi
Average of roughly 5,784 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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