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HW05 LKG

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

104,864 mi
Last recorded104,864 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2020 104,864 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2020 104,864 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 99,265 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2019 99,265 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working high stop (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 94,033 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2018 94,033 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 88,104 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 82,250 miles

Nearside Front perished nail

Rear tyres both perished

Pass 24 Mar 2015 76,552 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2015 76,552 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 4 Mar 2015 76,067 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 70,422 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 70,422 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s rear tyre has damage because of old age

Pass 25 Mar 2013 65,513 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 63,378 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 59,572 miles

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

o/s front tyre at 3mm

Pass 29 Jul 2010 56,250 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 15 May 2009 52,454 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

O/S front headlamp insecure

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 May 2009 52,454 miles

Front bumper insecure

O/S front headlamp insecure

Fail 6 Jun 2008 44,781 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 44,781 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 LKG is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 LKG, 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 LKG is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 June 2005.

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