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HN05 CWZ

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

85,052 mi
Last recorded85,052 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN05 CWZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 85,052 miles

Coil spring corroded O/s/r and n/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 May 2026 85,052 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded O/s/r and n/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 May 2025 80,321 miles
Fail 28 May 2025 80,316 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2024 75,646 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Apr 2023 75,530 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2022 70,777 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 62,364 miles

Exhaust back box corroded but not leaking

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 59,332 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust is corroded but not leaking

Pass 6 Apr 2019 54,163 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 48,737 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 42,652 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 38,321 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 35,377 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 35,377 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 33,594 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 31,309 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 29,306 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 27,822 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 23,398 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 17,085 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 14,557 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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HN05 CWZ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 HN05 CWZ, 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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HN05 CWZ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 April 2005.

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