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MW05 HZL

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

42,315 mi
Last recorded42,315 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW05 HZL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2016 42,315 miles

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

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

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

Rear back box corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2016 42,255 miles

Centre Front engine mounting bracket damaged and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear back box corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2015 37,837 miles

Eye level brake light not working

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside rear tyre cracked and deteriorated on outer sidewall

Nearside wiperblade split but still clearing

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated and partially detatched

Fail 9 Jun 2015 37,764 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Eye level brake light not working

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside rear tyre cracked and deteriorated on outer sidewall

Nearside wiperblade split but still clearing

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated and partially detatched

Pass 26 Jun 2014 32,718 miles

nearside front tyre void of tread on inner and outer wear bands

rear and centre exhaust silencers corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2014 32,718 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

nearside front tyre void of tread on inner and outer wear bands

rear and centre exhaust silencers corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2013 27,814 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded but not blowing

Fail 18 Jun 2012 24,361 miles

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

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

alternator bearing noisey

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2012 24,361 miles

alternator bearing noisey

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 24 May 2011 21,970 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 21,970 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 May 2010 18,694 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 15,820 miles

nearside wiper blade rubber split causing blade to scratch screen

windscreen has light scratches in offside and nearside swept area

Fail 23 Jun 2009 15,820 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside wiper blade rubber split causing blade to scratch screen

windscreen has light scratches in offside and nearside swept area

Pass 23 Jun 2008 11,715 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 11,715 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 HZL is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 MW05 HZL, 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 HZL is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 July 2005.

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