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HW05 KGA

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2022
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

90,866 mi
Last recorded90,866 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2021 90,866 miles

Nearside Front Spring - Incorrectly fitted, function not impaired.

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

Fail 26 Oct 2021 90,866 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength N/s & O/s rear sills (+lower seat belt prescribed area) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Spring - Incorrectly fitted, function not impaired.

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

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 86,387 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 79,948 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 73,038 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 73,038 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases hole in silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 67,646 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 67,646 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 64,409 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2016 64,408 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 58,622 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2015 58,622 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 53,194 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 47,963 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 47,963 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 20 Jul 2012 42,818 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 42,818 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 40,061 miles

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

exhaust system corroding

Fail 30 Jun 2011 40,061 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

exhaust system corroding

Fail 5 Jul 2010 32,763 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 32,763 miles

Nail in offside rear 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 22 Apr 2009 20,810 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 20,810 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 10,643 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 KGA is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 KGA, 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 KGA registered?

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

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