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WU05 HWE

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

63,781 mi
Last recorded63,781 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU05 HWE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 63,781 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2026 63,771 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 61,412 miles

Centre exhuast silencer corroded

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2024 58,524 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 55,911 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023 55,911 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 54,057 miles

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

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 52,506 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 50,351 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 48,077 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 45,579 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Mar 2017 43,242 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 40,543 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 37,775 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 34,904 miles

rear wheel arch liners fitted best test carried out

Pass 26 Mar 2013 32,245 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 29,726 miles

both rear tyres worn low

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2011 26,198 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 22,607 miles

all tyres worn low

Fail 30 Mar 2009 17,985 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 17,985 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 13,812 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 HWE is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 HWE, 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 HWE registered?

WU05 HWE is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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