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WU05 HWK

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

100,555 mi
Last recorded100,555 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU05 HWK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2023 100,555 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 92,683 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2022 92,656 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering wheel spokes loose (2.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 84,165 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2021 84,165 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 75,839 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 67,963 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 21 May 2019 67,961 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 63,526 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2018 69,500 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 60,456 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 57,291 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 55,052 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 50,072 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2013 45,833 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 45,833 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 41,590 miles

back exhaust box rusted

Fail 16 Jan 2012 41,590 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

back exhaust box rusted

Pass 29 Dec 2010 37,607 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 37,607 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 32,226 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 26,568 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 20,921 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 HWK is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 WU05 HWK, 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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What year was WU05 HWK registered?

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

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The MOT history for WU05 HWK shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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