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CW05 HZV

2005 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

64,936 mi
Last recorded64,936 miles
Recorded on15 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW05 HZV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2020 64,936 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 61,401 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2018 53,507 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2018 53,507 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 May 2017 49,107 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 49,104 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

n/s rear tyre cracking on sidewall

Fail 23 May 2017 49,101 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Covers fitted preventing a complete visual check

Rear n/s tyre walls deteriorating-will need replacing soon

Pass 26 May 2016 45,057 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 45,057 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped pipe from hose to abs unit (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed deep cracks showing cords 175 65 r14 82t (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit right on 1.6 mm limit edges worn away (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 May 2015 39,868 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 May 2014 35,669 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 35,641 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 May 2013 31,111 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 26,067 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 21,605 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 21,605 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 19 May 2010 17,489 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 May 2009 13,970 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 10,545 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 HZV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HZV, 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 HZV is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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