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DA05 FFJ

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

145,866 mi
Last recorded145,866 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2020 145,866 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 128,465 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Engine oil in coolant bottle

Nearside Front Fog light lens damaged

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tail box ( Hangers weak ) (6.1.2 (a))

Slight engine oil leak

Fail 25 Apr 2019 128,465 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Engine oil in coolant bottle

Nearside Front Fog light lens damaged

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tail box ( Hangers weak ) (6.1.2 (a))

Slight engine oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2018 110,258 miles

EML on

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 May 2017 97,477 miles

engine management light illuminated

exhaust rear bracket defective

passenger airbag turned off

Pass 3 May 2016 86,117 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 May 2016 86,117 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 78,298 miles

Both Front Lower Arm Rear Bushes Starting To Deteriorate But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement

Engine Managment Light On

Exhaust Hanger Before Rear Box Corroded

Nearside Front Tyre Outer Sidewall Starting To Deteriorate

Nearside Rear Tyre Close To Tread Wear Indicator & Outer Sidewall Starting To Deteriorate

Offside Front Tyre Tread Getting Low On Inner Edge

Offside Rear Indicator Lens Broken 'Been Made Good' Not Effecting Colour

Offside Rear Tyre Has Cut In Outer Sidewall But Not Exposing Cords & Sidewall Starting To Deteriorate

Rear Exhaust Box Outer Skin Badly Corroded But Not Leaking Gas

Slight Wear On Both Fron Brake Discs

Small Crack In Front Number Plate

Fail 20 Apr 2015 78,298 miles

Both Front Lower Arm Rear Bushes Starting To Deteriorate But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement

Engine Managment Light On

Exhaust Hanger Before Rear Box Corroded

Nearside Front Tyre Outer Sidewall Starting To Deteriorate

Nearside Rear Tyre Close To Tread Wear Indicator & Outer Sidewall Starting To Deteriorate

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

Offside Front Tyre Tread Getting Low On Inner Edge

Offside Rear Indicator Lens Broken 'Been Made Good' Not Effecting Colour

Offside Rear Tyre Has Cut In Outer Sidewall But Not Exposing Cords & Sidewall Starting To Deteriorate

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

Rear Exhaust Box Outer Skin Badly Corroded But Not Leaking Gas

Slight Wear On Both Fron Brake Discs

Small Crack In Front Number Plate

Pass 17 Dec 2013 75,383 miles

All 4 tyres slight wear on edges.

Rear box deteriorated.

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Slight damage to offside rear light lens.

Fail 17 Dec 2013 75,383 miles

Offside 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)

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

All 4 tyres slight wear on edges.

Rear box deteriorated.

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Slight damage to offside rear light lens.

Pass 12 Dec 2012 70,065 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

front brake pads worn

rear silencer box corroded

Fail 12 Dec 2012 70,065 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake pads worn

rear silencer box corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2011 60,423 miles

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

remove obstruction from windscreen

Pass 30 Dec 2010 52,885 miles

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

offside front tyre tread depth 1.6mm [legal limit]

Fail 30 Dec 2010 52,885 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

offside front tyre tread depth 1.6mm [legal limit]

Pass 9 Jul 2009 34,522 miles

both front tyres on legal limit

slight play near side front anti roll bar link

Pass 10 Jul 2008 14,751 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 13,755 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 FFJ 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 DA05 FFJ, 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 FFJ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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