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HW05 HWJ

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,736 mi
Last recorded135,736 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 7 Oct 2024 135,736 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Wheel trims fitted at the time of test

Pass 16 Oct 2023 128,992 miles

Both headlights only just give a beam image

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Wheel trims fitted at the time of test

Fail 13 Oct 2023 128,992 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Both headlights only just give a beam image

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Wheel trims fitted at the time of test

Pass 24 Oct 2022 117,611 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Wheel trims fitted. Unable to make full assessment of wheel nuts/bolts

Fail 17 Oct 2022 117,398 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Wheel trims fitted. Unable to make full assessment of wheel nuts/bolts

Pass 18 Oct 2021 108,119 miles

Both headlights only just give a image

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Oct 2021 108,119 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both headlights only just give a image

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 98,540 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust mounting bracket deteriorated, system still secure at present (6.1.2 (a))

both headlamp intensities slightly reduced

centre and rear exhaust silencer boxes deteriorated

internal headlamp adjustor, should be on position 3 for mot requirements

o/s headlamp adjustor, not working

o/s/f inner wheel arch shield loose

Fail 16 Oct 2020 98,540 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust mounting bracket deteriorated, system still secure at present (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

both headlamp intensities slightly reduced

centre and rear exhaust silencer boxes deteriorated

internal headlamp adjustor, should be on position 3 for mot requirements

o/s headlamp adjustor, not working

o/s/f inner wheel arch shield loose

Fail 29 Sep 2020 98,504 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced output intensity poor, unable to see beam image (4.1.4 (b))

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

Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust bracket excessively deteriorated, but system still secure at present (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

centre and rear exhaust boxes deteriorated

o/s and n/s headlamp lenses, slightly deteriorated

o/s headlamp lens, water condensation

Pass 27 Feb 2019 95,452 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge of tread worn away (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 88,781 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Feb 2018 88,781 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 71,929 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 71,928 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 72,717 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 63,958 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 56,296 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 49,272 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 41,783 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 35,166 miles

both front brake discs worn

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 29 Mar 2010 29,919 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Mar 2009 22,993 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 14,427 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 HWJ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HW05 HWJ, 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 HWJ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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