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ML05 HWZ

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2023
Tests27 (14 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate51.9%

Mileage

73,305 mi
Last recorded73,305 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML05 HWZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 13 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2022 73,305 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 62,946 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2020 62,506 miles

Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 57,921 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 57,920 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2019 57,836 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure rear bracket corroded and broke (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 55,784 miles

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

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2018 55,784 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2017 52,879 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Mar 2017 52,870 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear 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 18 Mar 2016 49,477 miles

back box corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2015 47,177 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 47,177 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 44,788 miles

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 6 Mar 2014 44,788 miles

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

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2013 42,752 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 42,752 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 38,452 miles

exhaust back box getting corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2012 38,452 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

exhaust back box getting corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2011 33,337 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 33,337 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 28,417 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 28,417 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 12 Mar 2009 22,228 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 22,228 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2008 14,576 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 14,576 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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ML05 HWZ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.9%.

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 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 ML05 HWZ, 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 ML05 HWZ registered?

ML05 HWZ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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