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DA05 FFB

2005 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

135,331 mi
Last recorded135,331 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 FFB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Oct 2017 135,331 miles

Fuel system component leaking diesel pump area (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front headlamp lens deteriorated, still gives beam pattern

bonnet stay clip missing

noise on engine at idle

Pass 24 Sep 2016 130,121 miles

Offside headlight slightly faded/damaged

Pass 26 Sep 2015 123,852 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (3.5.1g)

Offside Front headlamp faded

Fail 26 Sep 2015 123,852 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front headlamp faded

Pass 14 May 2014 111,005 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 14 May 2014 111,005 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 May 2013 84,668 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 84,668 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 May 2012 64,301 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 64,197 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 May 2011 42,301 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 23,255 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 20,148 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 15,076 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 15,076 miles

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

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 FFB is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FFB, 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 FFB is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 May 2005.

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