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HN54 SWW

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

113,770 mi
Last recorded113,770 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN54 SWW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2022 113,770 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2022 113,770 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2021 102,336 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2020 99,064 miles
Fail 20 May 2020 99,025 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 91,029 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 76,111 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 19 Mar 2018 76,111 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 63,724 miles

Offside Front tyre on legal limit

Rear exhaust back box corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2016 52,425 miles

f pads wearing

o/s/f tyre perishing

rear box condition

Fail 31 Jan 2015 50,840 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust condition

Pass 31 Jan 2015 50,840 miles

exhaust condition

Fail 1 Feb 2014 48,757 miles

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

condition of exhaust

condition of n/s/r tyre

no plate lamps possible fault

Pass 1 Feb 2014 48,757 miles

condition of exhaust

condition of n/s/r tyre

no plate lamps possible fault

Pass 9 Feb 2013 44,410 miles

Rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 11 Feb 2012 41,242 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 35,339 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 35,339 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 29,819 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 24,868 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 19,514 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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HN54 SWW is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HN54 SWW, 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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What year was HN54 SWW registered?

HN54 SWW is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 February 2005.

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