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HW54 JZT

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,467 mi
Last recorded79,467 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 79,467 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside + Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 76,269 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 73,287 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2023 73,287 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 70,075 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 67,398 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2021 67,398 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 65,233 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 62,343 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Both Suspension Bump stops missing

Rear Exhaust Silencer shelling

Fail 10 Jan 2019 62,240 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has carcase distortion on inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Both Suspension Bump stops missing

Rear Exhaust Silencer shelling

Pass 28 Dec 2017 59,176 miles

Both headlamps have u/v damamge , beam image slightly defused .

Both rear axel bump stops are missing

Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust is deteriorating .

Pass 24 Jan 2017 56,406 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp has slight UV damage

Offside Rear Tyre cracking

Offside Rear Tyre has carcus distortion on inner edge

Rear Both Suspension Bump Stops missing

Rear Exhaust Silencer shelling

Fail 24 Jan 2017 56,406 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp has slight UV damage

Offside Rear Tyre cracking

Offside Rear Tyre has carcus distortion on inner edge

Rear Both Suspension Bump Stops missing

Rear Exhaust Silencer shelling

Pass 21 Jan 2016 53,105 miles

nsf seatbelt freying

rear suspension bump stops missing,recheck all tyres next service cracking tread

Pass 21 Jan 2015 49,495 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear exhaust silencer shelling

both rear suspension bump stops missing

Pass 21 Jan 2014 45,657 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear silencer shelling.

Fail 21 Jan 2014 45,657 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear silencer shelling.

Pass 23 Jan 2013 41,640 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Rear wiper split at ends.

Pass 25 Jan 2012 37,036 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 32,166 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 27,760 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 27,760 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 22,256 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 16,623 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 JZT is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HW54 JZT, 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 JZT registered?

HW54 JZT is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 February 2005.

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