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HN54 SXW

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

53,507 mi
Last recorded53,507 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2017 53,507 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2017 53,507 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 50,762 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear slight damp

Fail 17 Jan 2017 50,760 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear slight damp

Pass 22 Feb 2016 48,479 miles

both front lower arm front bushes split

centre exhaust has small holes but emissions test passed ok

high level stop light not working

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre perished

rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 22 Feb 2016 48,479 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front lower arm front bushes split

centre exhaust has small holes but emissions test passed ok

high level stop light not working

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre perished

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 12 Mar 2015 43,736 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 37,561 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

both rear tyres perished perished and low

Fail 26 Mar 2014 37,561 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

both rear tyres perished perished and low

Pass 30 Jan 2013 28,257 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 25,569 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 21,441 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 17,958 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 17,956 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 6 Feb 2009 14,777 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 14,777 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 11,436 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 SXW is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 HN54 SXW, 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 SXW registered?

HN54 SXW is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 February 2005.

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