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493DTR78

2005 Citroen C3

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2010
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

25,229 mi
Last recorded25,229 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2009
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration493DTR78
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2009 25,229 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 25,229 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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493DTR78 is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 493DTR78, 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 493DTR78 registered?

493DTR78 is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 4 February 2005.

Is 493DTR78 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 493DTR78 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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