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HW54 JBE

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

74,076 mi
Last recorded74,076 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW54 JBE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 27 Jan 2021 74,076 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced lower sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced lower sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective on cat (6.1.2 (a))

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess perished (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

both rear suspension bump stops missing

Pass 31 Jan 2020 70,772 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 70,772 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 69,490 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 69,490 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 68,324 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 68,324 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 66,914 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 65,591 miles

offside rear tyre has cracks in tread

Fail 3 Feb 2016 65,591 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

offside rear tyre has cracks in tread

Pass 30 Jan 2015 64,545 miles

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

rear exhaust outer cover corroded. nearside wheel arsh liner slightly insecure

Fail 30 Jan 2015 64,545 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust outer cover corroded. nearside wheel arsh liner slightly insecure

Pass 4 Feb 2014 62,822 miles

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2014 62,818 miles

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

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2013 59,745 miles

n/s/f tyre tread perished

o/s/f door mirror damaged

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2012 57,441 miles

slight hum from offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 30 Jan 2012 57,441 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

slight hum from offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 24 Jan 2011 49,177 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 49,174 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 40,778 miles

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)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 29,384 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 29,384 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 17,490 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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HW54 JBE is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 HW54 JBE, 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 HW54 JBE registered?

HW54 JBE is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 February 2005.

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