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HW55 GDJ

2005 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

136,644 mi
Last recorded136,644 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW55 GDJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 136,644 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 131,215 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides, covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 125,836 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear brake pipe nut corroded on pipe to hose

Pass 8 Nov 2022 121,238 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 115,459 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 112,017 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 108,975 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bold on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 103,946 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 96,752 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 96,752 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn bold on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 88,515 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 80,006 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 71,538 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 61,948 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 53,214 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 46,274 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 40,075 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 40,075 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 32,858 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 17 Nov 2009 32,858 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 28 Oct 2008 25,708 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 25,708 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 GDJ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 GDJ, 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 HW55 GDJ registered?

HW55 GDJ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 November 2005.

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