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WU05 HXM

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

138,437 mi
Last recorded138,437 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU05 HXM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2022 138,437 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2022 138,437 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 116,322 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2021 116,322 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 97,765 miles

rear silencer corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2019 71,474 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 71,474 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 62,642 miles

rear exhaust in poor condition

various engine oil leaks

Fail 11 Apr 2018 62,576 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

rear exhaust in poor condition

various engine oil leaks

Pass 19 Apr 2017 59,965 miles

drivers seat belt frayed

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 19 Apr 2016 58,491 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 56,685 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 21 Apr 2015 56,685 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 18 Apr 2014 54,587 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust back box in poor condition

Fail 17 Apr 2014 54,587 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust back box in poor condition

Pass 19 Apr 2013 51,800 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 19 Apr 2013 51,800 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 17 Apr 2012 46,148 miles

windscreen scratched

Pass 16 Apr 2011 39,800 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

high level brake light inop

Pass 19 Apr 2010 34,152 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2009 28,409 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 22,682 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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 HXM is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 HXM, 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 HXM registered?

WU05 HXM is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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