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WU05 HVP

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

48,272 mi
Last recorded48,272 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU05 HVP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 48,272 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust Section In A Corroded Condition

Pass 18 Mar 2025 47,087 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2024 45,863 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 44,390 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 42,928 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 42,025 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 41,348 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 39,926 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 38,520 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 36,459 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2017 36,459 miles

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2016 34,339 miles

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

all tyres sidewalls and tread rubber perished

Fail 20 Mar 2015 32,521 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 32,521 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 19,600 miles

rear box poor

Pass 14 Mar 2013 28,825 miles

raer exahust box coroeded

Pass 23 Mar 2012 27,329 miles

REAR SILENCER POOR CONDITION

Pass 14 Mar 2011 24,747 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 21,998 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 20,353 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 17,188 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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WU05 HVP is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 WU05 HVP, 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 WU05 HVP registered?

WU05 HVP is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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The MOT history for WU05 HVP shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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