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MW54 HCU

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

86,154 mi
Last recorded86,154 miles
Recorded on24 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW54 HCU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 May 2018 86,154 miles

play inner steering arms

Pass 22 May 2017 85,480 miles

front tyres low on edges

play inner steering arms

Fail 22 May 2017 85,480 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres low on edges

play inner steering arms

Pass 24 May 2016 79,611 miles

back box exhaust bolt missing on hanger

both rear tyres worn close to limit in centre

centre exhaust corroded and slight blow

oil leaks on engine and gearbox

slight noise n/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 24 May 2016 79,611 miles

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

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

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

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

back box exhaust bolt missing on hanger

both rear tyres worn close to limit in centre

centre exhaust corroded and slight blow

oil leaks on engine and gearbox

slight noise n/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 13 May 2016 79,372 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

oil leak sump

Pass 15 May 2015 73,324 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 69,067 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 69,067 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2013 60,435 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 60,435 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 51,335 miles

Nearside Front 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 23 Mar 2011 42,729 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 18 Mar 2011 42,729 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 31,661 miles

rear registration plate fading

Pass 14 Apr 2009 23,799 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 23,799 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 14,338 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 8,131 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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MW54 HCU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 MW54 HCU, 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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MW54 HCU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 February 2005.

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