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HW05 KFV

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

75,710 mi
Last recorded75,710 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW05 KFV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2019 75,710 miles

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2019 73,376 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 7 Feb 2019 73,376 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 70,069 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2018 70,065 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 64,594 miles

'EML' fault light is illuminated

Accident damage to the nearside front corner

Offside front indicator bulb colour is deteriorating

Rear bump stops are missing

condensation in nearside headlamp assembly

Fail 15 Feb 2016 64,594 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

'EML' fault light is illuminated

Accident damage to the nearside front corner

Offside front indicator bulb colour is deteriorating

Rear bump stops are missing

condensation in nearside headlamp assembly

Pass 18 Feb 2015 56,812 miles

nearside front bumper slightly loose.

nearside rear tyre has a cut in the tread nearing limit.

rear bumpstops missing

rear exhaust box in very poor condition

Fail 17 Feb 2015 56,812 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

both front tyres very low on air pressure.

nearside front bumper slightly loose.

nearside front tyre badly worn on shoulders .

nearside rear tyre has a cut in the tread nearing limit.

off side front tyre badly worn on shoulders.

rear bumpstops missing

rear exhaust box in very poor condition

Pass 19 Feb 2014 50,915 miles

Front bumper slightly insecure on near side

Near side ftont indicator starting to fade

Rear exhaust box in poor condition

near side front tyre has slight damage to side walls (run low on pressure)

Fail 17 Feb 2014 50,915 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front bumper slightly in secure oin near side.

near side front indicator starting to faded.

near side front tyre has slight damage to side walls (run low on pressure).

rear exhaust box in poor condition.

Pass 19 Feb 2013 45,032 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 45,031 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 15 Feb 2012 38,194 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Feb 2012 38,194 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 32,044 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

battery plastic cover & a tourch was found loose under the bonnet

n/s windsreen wiper split

near side front bumper insecure due to accident damage

near side rear bumper damaged & cracked

noise/rattling coming from under bonnet when moving, possibility of something loose

rear exhaust box outer skin in poor condition

Pass 26 Mar 2010 25,048 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2010 24,889 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Indicator side repeators discolouring to white.

Offside front antiroll bar outer link lower joint has slight play.

Pass 30 Mar 2009 17,853 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 8,297 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 KFV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KFV, 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 KFV is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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