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MW54 HCY

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

69,794 mi
Last recorded69,794 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2021 69,794 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 69,790 miles

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 64,420 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 20 Feb 2020 64,420 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 56,856 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 55,804 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 55,804 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 54,148 miles

Engine management light on.

Nail in nearside front tyre.

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 49,511 miles

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

Engine management light on.

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Pass 21 Jan 2014 44,184 miles

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

Engine management light on.

Rear exhaust box corroded,

Pass 23 Jan 2013 39,914 miles

exhaust soon need replacement

Pass 30 Jan 2012 35,801 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 30,595 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 30,595 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc insecure (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 25,488 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 19,882 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 19,882 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 14,610 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 HCY is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc 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 MW54 HCY, 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 HCY is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 January 2005.

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