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WP05 HWC

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,838 mi
Last recorded74,838 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP05 HWC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2022 74,838 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 74,838 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 70,634 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 68,192 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 68,192 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Jun 2019 68,161 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Center/Rear Exhaust Box's corrosion

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front washer jet blocked

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Parking Brake Efficiency 19% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 65,043 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 61,255 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 56,924 miles

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 52,786 miles

Engine management light on dash

Pass 27 Aug 2014 48,720 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 27 Aug 2014 48,720 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2013 45,114 miles

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

rear exhaust deteriorated.

Fail 3 Sep 2013 45,114 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

rear exhaust deteriorated.

Pass 4 Sep 2012 40,795 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2012 40,795 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 32,966 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 3 Sep 2010 24,871 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 24,871 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 16,692 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 9,160 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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WP05 HWC is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WP05 HWC, 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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WP05 HWC is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 July 2005.

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