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HW55 FTU

2005 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

80,977 mi
Last recorded80,977 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW55 FTU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2021 80,977 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2021 80,977 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 77,848 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2020 77,848 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 68,913 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 6 Dec 2019 68,913 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 65,334 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 61,712 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 52,667 miles

Front both tyres advance perishing

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 44,251 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 33,456 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 28,174 miles

Vehicle wet when tested.

Pass 14 Dec 2012 25,492 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 21,601 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 18,342 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 15,765 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 15,765 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 15,146 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 15,140 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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HW55 FTU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 HW55 FTU, 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 HW55 FTU registered?

HW55 FTU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 October 2005.

Is HW55 FTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW55 FTU shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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