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HW05 HXK

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

87,283 mi
Last recorded87,283 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2024 87,283 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge. 175/65x14 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Oct 2024 87,048 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65x14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system deteriorated

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge. 175/65x14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm and perished. LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6mm. 175/65x14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 75,678 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm - 3mm. LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6mm. 175/65x14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm - 3mm. LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6mm. 175/65x14 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 28 Oct 2022 66,763 miles

exhaust system tatty but not blowing

Pass 14 Nov 2021 58,385 miles

EXHAUST OUTER SKINS ON MIDDLE AND REAR SILENCERS SCABBY BUT NO BLOWS AT ALL

Pass 18 Mar 2021 58,226 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 17 Mar 2021 58,226 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 12 Mar 2020 57,324 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust system heavily corroded but no blows

Pass 14 Mar 2019 54,518 miles

Front tyres worn to 3mm. LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6mm. 175/65x14

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 13 Mar 2019 54,515 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front tyres worn to 3mm. LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6mm. 175/65x14

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 14 Mar 2018 51,524 miles

Engine management light illuminated

Exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 13 Mar 2017 48,482 miles

Engine management light illuminated

Exhaust system deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2mm. LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6mm. 175/65x14 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 45,364 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

engine light on

n,s rear bump stop missing

nail in n,s rear tyre

rear exhaust silencer shelling

Pass 13 Mar 2015 43,646 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

advise exhaust corroded

advise oil leaks

Pass 12 Mar 2014 40,250 miles

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

front brake pads approx 3-4mm

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 19 Mar 2013 36,588 miles

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

Oil leak

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 12 Mar 2012 33,148 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

advise rear exhaust deteriorating

advise slight oil leaks

Pass 10 Mar 2011 29,762 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

advise front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 16 Mar 2010 26,067 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 26,067 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 22,003 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 17,034 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 HXK is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 HXK, 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 HXK registered?

HW05 HXK is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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