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DA05 FGC

2005 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,357 mi
Last recorded64,357 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2019 64,357 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2019 64,357 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 61,399 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2018 61,396 miles

Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop bump stops missing (2.4.A.1a)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 59,388 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Apr 2016 56,494 miles

Nearside Front showing slight wear on outer edge

Offside Front showing slight wear inner edge

Pass 16 Apr 2015 53,595 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 53,595 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 50,650 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2013 46,361 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 41,443 miles

engine running slightly rough possible misfire

Pass 31 May 2011 36,916 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 32,293 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 26,185 miles

both wipers starting to split

Pass 21 May 2008 18,979 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 FGC 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 80%.

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 FGC, 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 FGC registered?

DA05 FGC is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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