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HT05 UVW

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

76,787 mi
Last recorded76,787 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT05 UVW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 76,787 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

exhuast system rusty

Pass 29 Nov 2024 69,153 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (EXHAUST SYSTEM RUSTY AND SLIGHT BLOW AT REAR BOX BUT OK) (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 64,991 miles

exhuast system rusty and slight blow from rear box

front wishbone bushes perished

Fail 15 Dec 2023 64,991 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))

exhuast system rusty and slight blow from rear box

front wishbone bushes perished

Pass 30 Nov 2022 64,954 miles

exhuast system rusty and slight blow from rear box

front brake discs slightly rusty

front wishbone bushes perished

Pass 9 Nov 2021 64,948 miles

condensation in nearside headlight

exhuast system rusty and slight blow at rear box

front wishbone bushes perished

Pass 19 Nov 2020 64,920 miles

exhaust system rusty

front wishbone bushes perished

Pass 29 May 2019 64,608 miles

both rear tyres perished

exhaust system rusty

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 6 Jun 2018 64,303 miles

both rear tyres perished

condensation in offside headlight

exhaust system rusty

rear wiper blade split

Fail 6 Jun 2018 64,303 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

both rear tyres perished

condensation in offside headlight

exhaust system rusty

rear wiper blade split

Pass 5 Jun 2017 62,478 miles

exhaust system rusty

front brake discs worn

front brake pads worn

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

rear exhaust mount rusty

Fail 5 Jun 2017 62,478 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also nail in tyre (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

exhaust system rusty

front brake discs worn

front brake pads worn

rear exhaust mount rusty

Pass 7 Jun 2016 51,615 miles

rear exhaust box in poor condion

Fail 6 Jun 2016 51,615 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear exhaust box in poor condion

Pass 24 Jul 2015 49,042 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 45,156 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 40,772 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 36,433 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 32,011 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 27,350 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 24,123 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 20,550 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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HT05 UVW is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 HT05 UVW, 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 HT05 UVW registered?

HT05 UVW is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 4 August 2005.

Is HT05 UVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for HT05 UVW shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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