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HW05 HVT

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2022
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

73,244 mi
Last recorded73,244 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW05 HVT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2021 73,244 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2021 73,244 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lense opaque (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lense opaque (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 69,321 miles

bonnet stay missing

both front tyres starting to get low

rear number plate poor condition

Fail 5 Nov 2020 69,321 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lense opaque (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lense opaque (4.1.4 (a))

bonnet stay missing

both front tyres starting to get low

rear number plate poor condition

Pass 5 Dec 2019 66,785 miles

off side rear tyre has age related cracking to side wall

rear exhaust silencer cracked around inlet port

Fail 5 Dec 2019 66,785 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

off side rear tyre has age related cracking to side wall

rear exhaust silencer cracked around inlet port

Pass 2 Nov 2018 63,698 miles

bonnet stay missing

nail in near side front tyre

Fail 2 Nov 2018 63,698 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid empty topped up (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lense opaque (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lense opaque (4.1.4 (a))

bonnet stay missing

nail in near side front tyre

Pass 5 Oct 2017 58,788 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 58,788 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 54,466 miles

both head lights poor image

center brake light not working

rear number plate poor condition

Fail 22 Jul 2016 54,409 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

both head lights poor image

center brake light not working

rear number plate poor condition

Pass 14 Aug 2015 51,365 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 51,365 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 12 May 2014 47,338 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

R EXHAUST BOX CORRODED.O/S/R TYRE WALL/TREAD DAMAGE.

Pass 12 May 2014 47,338 miles

R EXHAUST BOX CORRODED.O/S/R TYRE WALL/TREAD DAMAGE.

Fail 2 Jul 2013 44,269 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

TYRES-O/S/R+N/S/R WALL DAMAGE.

Pass 2 Jul 2013 44,269 miles

TYRES-O/S/R+N/S/R WALL DAMAGE.

Pass 6 Jul 2012 39,230 miles

INCOMPLETE SEAT BELT CHECK/C/S.DAMAGE O/S/R LIGHT CLUSTER.

Fail 6 Jul 2012 39,230 miles

INCOMPLETE SEAT BELT CHECK/C/S.DAMAGE O/S/R LIGHT CLUSTER.

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 5 Jul 2011 33,259 miles

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

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

TYRES-O/S/F CLOSE LIMIT-N/S/F VERY CLOSE LIMIT/WALL DAMAGE.

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 33,259 miles

TYRES-O/S/F CLOSE LIMIT-N/S/F VERY CLOSE LIMIT/WALL DAMAGE.

Pass 5 Jul 2010 27,722 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 23,220 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 19,898 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 HVT is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 HVT, 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 HVT is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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