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HG05 GWU

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

74,901 mi
Last recorded74,901 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG05 GWU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 74,901 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 72,154 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 69,741 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 66,809 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 63,770 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 63,764 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 60,245 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 57,736 miles

engine management light on

Pass 18 Mar 2019 55,659 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 14 Mar 2019 55,659 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

under tray fitted

Fail 13 Mar 2019 55,656 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 53,404 miles

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

Offside Front tyre cracking in edges

Pass 13 Mar 2017 50,986 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 48,741 miles

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

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

n/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 26 Feb 2015 46,733 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 44,599 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2013 42,679 miles

nearside of fuel tank damp, no leaks on test

service spanner on dash

Fail 2 Mar 2012 39,790 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Wipers poor

Pass 2 Mar 2012 39,790 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Wipers poor

Fail 16 Feb 2011 36,346 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 36,346 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 32,681 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 28,167 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 23,253 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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HG05 GWU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel 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 HG05 GWU, 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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HG05 GWU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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