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HW05 HXH

2005 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

72,926 mi
Last recorded72,926 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW05 HXH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 72,926 miles

Both rear suspension bump stops are missing

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 14 Sep 2026 72,922 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear suspension bump stops are missing

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 29 Sep 2025 72,040 miles

Both rear suspension bump stops missing

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing no cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 30 Sep 2024 70,777 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Passenger air bag switched off

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Sep 2024 70,777 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Passenger air bag switched off

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 69,517 miles

Both rear suspension bump stops are missing

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion on edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion on edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Passengers airbag is switched off

Fail 25 Sep 2023 69,517 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear suspension bump stops are missing

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion on edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation inside and u/v damage (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion on edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Passengers airbag is switched off

Pass 21 Sep 2022 68,018 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 68,003 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output u/v damaged , only just passed .beam image defused (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output u/v damaged , beam image slightly defused. (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 65,822 miles

Both rear suspension bump stops are missing

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess getting stiff (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess getting stiff (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 15 Sep 2021 65,822 miles

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

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

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

Both rear suspension bump stops are missing

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess getting stiff (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess getting stiff (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 64,073 miles

Both rear suspension bump stops are missing

Offside headlamp aim slightly defused

nearside headlamp beam image is slightly defused

Fail 17 Sep 2020 64,071 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged perished (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Both rear suspension bump stops are missing

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside headlamp aim slightly defused

Pass 25 Sep 2019 61,407 miles

Both rear suspension bump stops missing

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

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2019 61,407 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Both rear suspension bump stops missing

Pass 28 Sep 2018 67,565 miles

Both rear suspension bump stops are missing

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 28 Sep 2018 57,564 miles

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Both rear suspension bump stops are missing

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 54,784 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear bump stops missing

Fail 27 Sep 2017 54,784 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front tyre perished

both rear bump stops missing

Pass 1 Oct 2016 50,857 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front perished

both rear bump stops missing

Pass 30 Sep 2015 47,236 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 44,003 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 40,547 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 37,598 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 34,069 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre cracked between tread blocks.

Pass 29 Sep 2011 34,069 miles

Offside rear tyre cracked between tread blocks.

Pass 28 Sep 2010 30,664 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 27,313 miles

nearside rear tyre punctured

offside wiper split at ends

rear number plate delaminating

Fail 30 Sep 2009 27,313 miles

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear tyre punctured

offside wiper split at ends

rear number plate delaminating

Pass 2 Oct 2008 24,570 miles

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

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 HXH is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 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 HXH, 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 HXH is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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