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CW54 HDK

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

76,567 mi
Last recorded76,567 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW54 HDK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 76,567 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 73,533 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 70,393 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 12 Jan 2024 70,393 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 67,980 miles

Corrosion present on many steering and suspension components.

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both low onedges. (5.2.3 (e))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2022 67,936 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened Sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Corrosion present on many steering and suspension components.

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 65,289 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill strong advise (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 63,356 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both deteriorated. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2020 63,356 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both deteriorated. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 61,651 miles

Nearside Rear Light lens broken.

Offside Rear Light lens broken.

Pass 27 Nov 2018 58,907 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 56,615 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer peppered with small holes. (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On limits. STRONG ADVISE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Lamp lens damaged.

Pass 30 Nov 2016 52,406 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box in poor condition. (7.1.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 50,380 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 47,030 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 43,793 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 39,251 miles

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 28 Nov 2011 34,556 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2011 34,550 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside wiper blade starting to split at end.

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 29,651 miles

Both rear tyre outer sidewalls in poor condition

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 16 Nov 2010 29,648 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyre outer sidewalls in poor condition

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 4 Dec 2009 23,589 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear lamp damaged

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 29 Nov 2008 16,211 miles

slight damage to offside rear light unit

Pass 28 Nov 2007 11,477 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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CW54 HDK is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 CW54 HDK, 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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CW54 HDK is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 January 2005.

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