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DA05 GJU

2005 Citroen C3

Purple Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

90,398 mi
Last recorded90,398 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 GJU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2017 90,398 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 84,419 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear exhaust silencer rusty

Fail 12 Jan 2017 84,419 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear exhaust silencer rusty

Pass 19 Jan 2016 75,744 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 75,744 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 62,645 miles

exhaust back box slightly deteriorated

Fail 9 Jan 2015 62,639 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

exhaust back box slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 Jan 2014 55,487 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 55,487 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 46,963 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 46,957 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Fail 3 Dec 2011 33,696 miles

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

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 Dec 2011 33,696 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 9 Dec 2010 18,311 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 16,604 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 12,571 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 12,571 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 15 May 2008 9,968 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 GJU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 GJU, 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 GJU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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