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HW05 KGY

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

115,051 mi
Last recorded115,051 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW05 KGY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 115,051 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect damp (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect damp (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated at end of travel lever ( rear brakes lock ok ) (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 9 May 2019 115,051 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect damp (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect damp (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated at end of travel lever ( rear brakes lock ok ) (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 108,680 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear bump stops missing

engine management light on

Fail 17 Apr 2018 108,680 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear bump stops missing

engine management light on

Pass 7 Mar 2017 101,857 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 92,107 miles

Em light on

Pass 21 Apr 2015 82,004 miles

Oil leak

engine warning lamp on

Pass 29 Apr 2014 73,742 miles

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

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

os headlamp has condensation in it

Pass 25 Oct 2012 62,110 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 52,909 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 41,399 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 34,789 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 24,554 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 KGY is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 KGY, 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 KGY is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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