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HW05 HXM

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2023
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

104,517 mi
Last recorded104,517 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2022 104,517 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2022 104,517 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 99,239 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 94,343 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2020 94,343 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 91,139 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated

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

Fail 20 Aug 2019 91,139 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust slightly deteriorated

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 87,966 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 84,666 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 80,417 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 80,417 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 76,725 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 76,725 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 75,948 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 75,948 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 65,810 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 65,808 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 56,686 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2013 56,686 miles

Nearside Front 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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 46,802 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 46,800 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 37,945 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 37,944 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 31,115 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

air bag light stays on

Fail 28 Jul 2010 31,115 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

air bag light stays on

Pass 7 Aug 2009 25,894 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)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 22,268 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 22,260 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 22,260 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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 HXM is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 HXM, 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 HXM registered?

HW05 HXM is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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