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WU05 HWH

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,063 mi
Last recorded98,063 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU05 HWH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2022 98,063 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear exhaust corrosion

Fail 29 Mar 2022 98,062 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear exhaust corrosion

Pass 26 Mar 2021 91,776 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 89,387 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 87,259 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 87,259 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 84,932 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 81,471 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 77,538 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 73,950 miles

n/s wiper blade split on end

rear silencer corroded

slight corrosion on rear coil springs

Pass 24 Mar 2014 67,035 miles

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

rear silencer corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2014 67,035 miles

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

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

rear silencer corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2013 60,623 miles

Coolant leak

rear silencer corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2013 60,292 miles

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

Coolant leak

rear silencer corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2012 50,351 miles

front discs worn

Pass 16 Mar 2011 41,778 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 35,286 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 28,315 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 21,581 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 21,581 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 HWH is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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