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HW55 GCZ

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2019
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

86,362 mi
Last recorded86,362 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW55 GCZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2018 86,362 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on edges, 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush, slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust bracket broke (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2018 86,118 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on edges, 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush, slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust bracket broke (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2017 79,736 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Dec 2017 79,697 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 75,099 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Dec 2016 75,099 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre and rear (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 67,687 miles

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

Child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belts

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Nov 2015 67,687 miles

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

Child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belts

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 60,539 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Nov 2014 60,365 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 54,023 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine warning light on

exhaust corroded

front brake discs slighty worn

Fail 2 Dec 2013 54,023 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine warning light on

exhaust corroded

front brake discs slighty worn

Pass 1 Nov 2011 48,722 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 48,720 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 ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

BOTH FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR LINKS WORN

Pass 15 Oct 2010 42,174 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 33,737 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 29,327 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 29,325 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

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

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

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 GCZ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 HW55 GCZ, 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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HW55 GCZ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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