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HW05 AKX

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

103,165 mi
Last recorded103,165 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW05 AKX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2017 103,165 miles

osr bump stop missing

Fail 10 Feb 2017 103,165 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working nsf (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect nsf and osf (1.8.A.1b)

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen nsf and osf (1.8.B.1)

Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt osf (5.2.2a)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed osf (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

osr bump stop missing

vehicle steering pulls to right badly.

Pass 4 Feb 2016 86,863 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front tyre worn thin on inner edge

Offside Rear suspension bump stop missing

Fail 4 Feb 2016 86,863 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front tyre worn thin on inner edge

Offside Rear suspension bump stop missing

Fail 11 Feb 2015 77,050 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Trackrod Inner Ballend has slight play

Oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2015 77,050 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Trackrod Inner Ballend has slight play

Oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2014 65,212 miles

vehicle wet when tested.

Fail 31 Jan 2013 57,106 miles

Front exhaust heatshield fractured.

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 57,106 miles

Front exhaust heatshield fractured.

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 11 May 2012 52,963 miles

rear exhaust box clamp broken,but still supporting exhaust,replace in the near future,engine heat shields broken and noisey

Pass 13 May 2011 45,353 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 38,334 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 May 2010 38,334 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 31,107 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 31,106 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Jun 2008 22,207 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 22,207 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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HW05 AKX is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 HW05 AKX, 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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HW05 AKX is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 June 2005.

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