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WN05 HPC

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

70,685 mi
Last recorded70,685 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN05 HPC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 70,685 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2025 68,024 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2025 68,024 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 65,642 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 60,536 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 53,199 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 43,398 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 42,636 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 41,878 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 41,055 miles

Offside Strut top mount noisy

Fail 2 Mar 2016 41,055 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/60/15 (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Strut top mount noisy

Pass 12 Feb 2015 39,798 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 39,798 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 38,248 miles

Offside Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 36,550 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 34,433 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 34,431 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 31,911 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 31,911 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Both brear tyres starting to perish/ crack

Pass 30 Mar 2010 29,402 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 26,060 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 18 Mar 2008 21,787 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 21,787 miles

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

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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WN05 HPC is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 WN05 HPC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WN05 HPC registered?

WN05 HPC is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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The MOT history for WN05 HPC shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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