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AD05 DZX

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

142,800 mi
Last recorded142,800 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 DZX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2020 142,800 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 142,800 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 135,723 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

plastic fuel pipe slightly deteriorated

Pass 30 Oct 2018 128,809 miles

Central exhaust slightly deteriorated

Front Upper Fuel hose chafing (6.1.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 123,757 miles

Central Rear brake light tapped up

engine management light on

Pass 4 Nov 2016 117,849 miles

engine lamp on time of test

Fail 4 Nov 2016 117,849 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

engine lamp on time of test

Pass 27 Oct 2015 111,702 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 106,120 miles

centre exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 3 Nov 2014 106,109 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

centre exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 24 Jun 2013 94,521 miles

engine light on

rear exhaust corroded and minor leak

Fail 21 Jun 2013 94,392 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine light on

rear exhaust corroded and minor leak

Pass 2 Jul 2012 79,215 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 79,215 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 66,099 miles

front discs & pads worn

rear box corroded

slight play in front drop links

slight play in nsf top mount

Pass 18 Jun 2010 56,088 miles

os headlight misty

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2009 46,745 miles

rear exh box outer cover rusting

Fail 19 Jun 2009 46,745 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

o/s/f tyre on 3mm

rear exh box outer cover rusting

Pass 13 Jun 2008 38,151 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r bump stop missing

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

unable to check inner brake pads

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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AD05 DZX is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 AD05 DZX, 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 AD05 DZX registered?

AD05 DZX is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 July 2005.

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