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HW05 HWK

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

88,504 mi
Last recorded88,504 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2018 88,504 miles

Auxiliary belt worn

Engine sump pan corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2017 85,383 miles

Front wipers slightly smearing screen

Pass 3 Mar 2016 81,834 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm & cracked (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Mar 2016 81,834 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm & cracked (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 76,723 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2014 71,295 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 71,295 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 64,933 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 64,933 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear wiper blade worn

Pass 2 Mar 2012 57,331 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2011 49,936 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 40,009 miles

nearside front tyre side wall deteriorated

Fail 8 Mar 2010 40,008 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre side wall deteriorated

Pass 6 Mar 2009 32,049 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 24,400 miles

incorrect wiper blade fitted to nearside

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 HWK is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HW05 HWK, 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 HW05 HWK registered?

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

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