MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,736 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
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
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
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))
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))
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
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
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
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge of tread worn away (5.2.3 (e))
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)
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)
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)
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)
both front brake discs worn
both rear tyres starting to perish
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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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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