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DA05 FEP

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

68,680 mi
Last recorded68,680 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 FEP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Jun 2023 68,680 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached pinch bolt (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

offside rear shock absorber corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2022 62,322 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 56,835 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlights (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jun 2021 56,835 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlights (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2020 55,036 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 52,964 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 51,486 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 49,718 miles

front brake discs corroded on inside

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 21 May 2016 46,851 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 30 May 2015 43,484 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 7 Jun 2014 39,218 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 34,558 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking and perishing on tread

Fail 11 Jun 2013 34,558 miles

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

nearside rear tyre cracking and perishing on tread

Pass 11 Jun 2012 30,524 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2012 30,511 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 26,656 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 23,061 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 20,351 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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DA05 FEP is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DA05 FEP, 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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DA05 FEP is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 May 2005.

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