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CW05 HRA

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

146,927 mi
Last recorded146,927 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW05 HRA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2021 146,927 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 146,903 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 140,428 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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 17 Jul 2017 134,739 miles

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' tiny chip (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Oil leak drive shaft seal ()

engine sump rusty

Pass 26 Jul 2016 124,128 miles

front brake imbalance evident of 27%. recommend inspection

front exhaust mounting is heavily/badly corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2016 124,128 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

front brake imbalance evident of 27%. recommend inspection

front exhaust mounting is heavily/badly corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2015 113,360 miles

both front tyre treads are de-void of tread on inner and outer edges. recommend renewal at earliest oppertunity!

Pass 7 Jul 2014 100,317 miles

exhaust front pipe mounting is badly corroded and deteriated. recommend renewal of front pipe

handbrake cable is deteriated. recommend renewal

o/s/r wheel bearing is badly deteriated. recommend renewal

slight moisture evident around gearbox driveshaft oil seals. recommend renewal

Fail 7 Jul 2014 100,317 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

exhaust front pipe mounting is badly corroded and deteriated. recommend renewal of front pipe

o/s/f tyre tread is badly worn and de-void of tread on inner edge. recommend renewal

slight moisture evident around gearbox driveshaft oil seals. recommend renewal

Pass 12 Jul 2013 89,006 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 88,894 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

center section of exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2012 75,706 miles

exhaust back box is heavily corroded

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall is heavily cracked. recommend renewal

play evident in n/s/f outer anti-roll bar link. recommend renewal

Fail 9 Jul 2012 75,706 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

exhaust back box is heavily corroded

o/s/f tyre outer sidewall is heavily cracked. recommend renewal

play evident in n/s/f outer anti-roll bar link. recommend renewal

Pass 12 Jul 2011 65,108 miles

both front brake discs are badly deteriated. recommend renewal

exhaust back box is heavily corroded. recommend renewal

front brake pads worn low. recommend renewal

noise evident from alternator drivetrain area

rpm gauge inoperative

Pass 7 Jul 2010 53,592 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 43,187 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 32,784 miles

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

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 HRA is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2005 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 57,373 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 HRA, 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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CW05 HRA is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 August 2005.

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