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HW05 NVC

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

69,916 mi
Last recorded69,916 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2023 69,916 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 65,313 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 61,239 miles

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

Nearside Front seat belt slow to retract

Pass 7 Nov 2019 57,071 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT and REAR /rear exhaust outer casing deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and lipped will need attention soon (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished cord not exposed at test [close to wear bands] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and perished all around tread [cord not exposed at test] near wear bands (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Nov 2019 57,071 miles

Headlamp aim not tested both headlamps no beam images (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced outer lens misted no beam image (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced outer lens misted no beam image (4.1.4 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT and REAR /rear exhaust outer casing deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and lipped will need attention soon (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished cord not exposed at test [close to wear bands] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and perished all around tread [cord not exposed at test] near wear bands (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 53,971 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Nov 2018 53,971 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 51,650 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 51,650 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 45,635 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit O/S/F Tyre wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Silencer in poor condition (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Nov 2016 45,635 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit O/S/F Tyre wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Silencer in poor condition (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Nov 2016 45,633 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit O/S/F Tyre wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Silencer in poor condition (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 41,855 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 41,855 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 38,218 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn

rear exhaust corroding

Pass 4 Nov 2013 34,847 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 29,933 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 25,379 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 21,087 miles

all tyres / side walls cracking / no cord visable at time of test

Pass 5 Nov 2009 19,381 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 17,148 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 16,256 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 NVC is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 NVC, 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 NVC registered?

HW05 NVC is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 August 2005.

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