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MW05 BWX

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

47,417 mi
Last recorded47,417 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW05 BWX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2023 47,417 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 41,713 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 41,702 miles

Nearside washer jet missing

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

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear bump stops missing

exhaust deteriorated

side repeater covers missing

Fail 5 Dec 2019 41,702 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside washer jet missing

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

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear bump stops missing

exhaust deteriorated

side repeater covers missing

Pass 7 Dec 2018 37,579 miles

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

Nearside jet missing

Rear bump stops missing

Side repeater insecure covers missing (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

washers deteriorated

Fail 7 Dec 2018 37,579 miles

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

Nearside jet missing

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

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

Rear bump stops missing

Side repeater insecure covers missing (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

washers deteriorated

Pass 7 Nov 2017 31,000 miles

Central Rear Upper brake light inop

Nearside washer jet missing(o/s ok for both)

Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance covers missing (1.4.A.2e)

rear bump stops missing

Fail 7 Nov 2017 31,000 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Central Rear Upper brake light inop

Nearside washer jet missing(o/s ok for both)

Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance covers missing (1.4.A.2e)

rear bump stops missing

Pass 15 Nov 2016 23,994 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 23,793 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 22,608 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 22,608 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 21,780 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 20,110 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 18,117 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 16,382 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 14,386 miles

2 nails in offside rear tyre

Pass 5 Jun 2008 11,874 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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MW05 BWX is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MW05 BWX, 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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MW05 BWX is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 June 2005.

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