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HW05 KWK

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

90,985 mi
Last recorded90,985 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2023 90,985 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases complete exhaust system heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides--also getting low on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear wiper blade defective

little reserve travel on handbrake lever--early attention advise

long travel on foot brake pedal--early attention advised

Fail 25 Jan 2023 90,985 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases complete exhaust system heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides--also getting low on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear wiper blade defective

little reserve travel on handbrake lever--early attention advise

long travel on foot brake pedal--early attention advised

Pass 20 Jan 2022 81,982 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Handbrake travel high but not excessive

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2022 81,982 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Handbrake travel high but not excessive

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 74,207 miles

Central exhaust silencer rusty

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear wiper deteriorated

Fail 13 Jan 2021 74,207 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

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

Central exhaust silencer rusty

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear wiper deteriorated

Pass 27 Jun 2019 62,025 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rusty middle and rear sections (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear wiper blade torn

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2019 62,025 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rusty middle and rear sections (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear wiper blade torn

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 52,540 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded--rear silencer also corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2018 52,540 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working both sides (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar 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))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded--rear silencer also corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 43,031 miles

middle and rear sections of exhaust corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2017 43,031 miles

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

middle and rear sections of exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2016 34,527 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)

both front tyres split/perished

both rear tyres split/ perished

Pass 3 Jul 2015 24,254 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 21,809 miles

all tyres perished

offside and nearside front strut top mounts worn

Pass 20 Jan 2014 15,735 miles

centre exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2013 9,715 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 6,966 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 6,756 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 5,836 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 4,944 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 3,956 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 KWK is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KWK, 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 KWK registered?

HW05 KWK is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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