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HW05 KHD

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

92,490 mi
Last recorded92,490 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Fail 29 May 2026 92,490 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust silencer breaking up outer shell

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 87,826 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer breaking up outer shell

Fail 19 May 2025 87,669 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer breaking up

Pass 22 May 2024 82,784 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 77,851 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 72,435 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

wheel trims fitted

Fail 7 Jun 2022 72,303 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front tyres wearing on edges

wheel trims fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2021 65,726 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

wheel trims fitted

Fail 8 Jun 2021 65,697 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

wheel trims fitted

Pass 27 May 2020 62,997 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 57,411 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 May 2019 57,338 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn extremely close to 1.5 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 54,431 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Both Suspension bump stops missing

Rear Exhaust silencer slight shelling

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Jun 2018 54,431 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Both Suspension bump stops missing

Rear Exhaust silencer slight shelling

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 48,902 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre cracking on edges

Offside Rear Tyre cracking on edges

Rear Both Suspension Bump Stops missing

Rear Exhaust Silencer starting to shell

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Jun 2017 48,902 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre cracking on edges

Offside Rear Tyre cracking on edges

Rear Both Suspension Bump Stops missing

Rear Exhaust Silencer starting to shell

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 41,528 miles

slight cracking nsr tyre

Pass 10 Jun 2015 36,490 miles

cracking in tread n/s rear tyre

Pass 16 Jun 2014 32,362 miles

center exhuast box shelling and blowing,replace in the next month,slight play ns droplink,rear wiper blade replace asap

Pass 23 May 2013 28,710 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 28,710 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear blade split,center exhaust silencer pinholed and shelling slight blow,recheck next mot

Pass 7 Jun 2012 24,547 miles

center silencer holed,os blade slight slit

Pass 15 Jun 2011 20,331 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 13,691 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 13,689 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 10,286 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 5,693 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 KHD is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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

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