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HW05 NCU

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

88,516 mi
Last recorded88,516 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW05 NCU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2019 88,516 miles

exhaust rear section corroded

surface corrosion to rear axle mounts

Pass 13 Jun 2018 80,461 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 80,461 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

both rear brakes hose ferrules corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2017 70,224 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 70,224 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced water in lens (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 60,564 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2016 60,563 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 22 May 2015 50,729 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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 corroded but not excesive

Fail 22 May 2015 50,729 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear exhaust corroded but not excesive

Pass 21 May 2014 43,937 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 May 2014 43,930 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2013 40,158 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 37,277 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 31,648 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 26,235 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 21,394 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 20,889 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 20,889 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 14 Jul 2008 20,889 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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 NCU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 NCU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HW05 NCU registered?

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

Is HW05 NCU safe to buy?

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