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MW54 HTK

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

75,033 mi
Last recorded75,033 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW54 HTK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 75,033 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 1756514 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lense missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Dec 2025 75,033 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury wing arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 1756514 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lense missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 68,648 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 62,276 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 54,415 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 46,622 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 42,250 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 35,853 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 35,853 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2018 34,611 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 34,003 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 32,861 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 32,861 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 29,129 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 27,881 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 26,276 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 24,680 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 22,798 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 20,613 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 20,613 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2009 10,075 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 7,992 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2007 6,453 miles

the reverse lights are not working

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 HTK is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 HTK, 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 HTK is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 4 January 2005.

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