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CW05 HPL

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

131,904 mi
Last recorded131,904 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW05 HPL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2018 131,904 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear wheel has slight bind

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear park brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 7 Jul 2017 120,275 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 7 Jul 2017 120,275 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 108,364 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 96,368 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 87,849 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 76,452 miles

Both front tyres worn low on inner edge

nearside resr tyre badly cracked

Pass 23 Jul 2012 64,295 miles

N/s wiper split

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.3.2d)

mil light on

Fail 23 Jul 2012 64,295 miles

Front Wheel stud hole elongated (4.2.A.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

N/s wiper split

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.3.2d)

mil light on

Pass 23 Jul 2011 55,735 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 44,718 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 31,881 miles

n/s rear tyre slight cracking on sidewall

Pass 18 Jul 2008 20,134 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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CW05 HPL is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 CW05 HPL, 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 CW05 HPL registered?

CW05 HPL is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 July 2005.

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