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HW05 MGU

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

87,455 mi
Last recorded87,455 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 87,455 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2025 87,128 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 81,746 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 78,896 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside headlamp deteriorated

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 76,637 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2022 76,636 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 75,862 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 74,700 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 73,276 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 71,592 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 69,479 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 66,530 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 62,883 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 62,883 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2014 58,020 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 52,803 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 47,993 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 40,460 miles

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

engine oil light stays on at idle.

Pass 29 Jun 2010 33,415 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 27,421 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 22,180 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 20,766 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 20,766 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 MGU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 MGU, 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 MGU registered?

HW05 MGU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 July 2005.

Is HW05 MGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW05 MGU shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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