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HW05 LKL

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,337 mi
Last recorded69,337 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW05 LKL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 69,337 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2018 65,664 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 62,820 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Rear exhaust silencer shelling.

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

Pass 11 May 2016 59,859 miles

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

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

both rear suspension bump stops missing

rear number plate delaminated

Fail 11 May 2016 59,859 miles

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

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

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

both rear suspension bump stops missing

rear number plate delaminated

Pass 15 May 2015 57,403 miles

Both rear tyres cracking and perishing.

N/S/R tyre has unrepairable puncture.

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

Rear silencer shelling.

Fail 14 May 2015 57,403 miles

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Both rear tyres cracking and perishing.

N/S/R tyre has unrepairable puncture.

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

Rear silencer shelling.

Pass 12 May 2014 55,221 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2013 53,196 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 53,196 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

nsr and osr bump stops missing,ns wiper blade slight split,rear blade badly split

Pass 30 Apr 2012 20,106 miles

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

Offside rear suspension bump stop is missing

Pass 28 Apr 2011 44,082 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 37,867 miles

All (4) tyers is starting to perish on side walls and tread.

Pass 18 May 2009 30,551 miles

all 4 tyres starting to crack

both front wipers slight split

both rear indercators ging white

Pass 16 May 2008 24,823 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 LKL is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LKL, 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 LKL registered?

HW05 LKL is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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