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HW05 MHE

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

66,852 mi
Last recorded66,852 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2022 66,852 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2022 66,852 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2021 66,842 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear suspension bump stops missing

corrosion on both exhaust silencers

Pass 25 Nov 2020 63,882 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 62,707 miles

Nearside Front tyre bald on edges

Offside Front tyre bald on edges

Fail 1 Oct 2019 62,707 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front tyre bald on edges

Offside Front tyre bald on edges

Pass 3 Oct 2018 59,622 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2018 59,622 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute Plus side repeater (4.4.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 56,670 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 56,670 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 54,383 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 54,383 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 52,080 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 47,389 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 44,455 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 39,773 miles

all four tyres starting to perish

Pass 9 May 2012 34,356 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 29,684 miles

nearside front tyre perishing

Fail 2 Aug 2011 29,684 miles

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

nearside front tyre perishing

Pass 12 Jul 2010 25,362 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 22,287 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 16,656 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 MHE is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 MHE, 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 MHE registered?

HW05 MHE is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 4 August 2005.

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