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DA05 FEX

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

96,908 mi
Last recorded96,908 miles
Recorded on27 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 FEX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2016 96,908 miles

corrosion to exhaust system

Fail 27 May 2016 96,908 miles

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

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

corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 30 May 2015 87,393 miles

exhaust system part deteriorated

Pass 28 May 2014 78,353 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 78,353 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

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

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

Pass 30 May 2013 69,312 miles

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

n/s/f tyre waring on inner edge

rear box outer skin badly corroded

Pass 12 May 2012 60,381 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 52,837 miles

front brake discs worn

n/s/r tyre in poor condition perished in tread pattern and sidewalls

Pass 3 May 2010 44,507 miles

Coolant leak

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

radiator leaking

Fail 3 May 2010 44,507 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Coolant leak

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

radiator leaking

Pass 20 May 2009 38,004 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 35,520 miles

Coolant leak

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

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)

Fail 28 May 2008 35,520 miles

Coolant leak

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

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 FEX is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DA05 FEX, 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 DA05 FEX registered?

DA05 FEX is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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