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DA05 MJE

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,329 mi
Last recorded92,329 miles
Recorded on8 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 MJE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 May 2021 92,329 miles

Exhaust noisy Baffles collapsed (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 May 2021 92,329 miles

Exhaust noisy Baffles collapsed (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Rear (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 77,368 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 77,368 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 74,596 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also splitting (5.2.3 (e))

back box heavily corroded and heat shield broken away

Fail 12 Aug 2019 74,595 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also splitting (5.2.3 (e))

back box heavily corroded and heat shield broken away

Pass 17 Aug 2018 70,058 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Aug 2018 70,055 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 64,846 miles

Central stop lamp inoprative

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit marked on inner wall (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust noisy heavily corroded (7.1.4)

bonnet stay missing

Fail 12 Aug 2017 64,846 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Central stop lamp inoprative

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit marked on inner wall (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust noisy heavily corroded (7.1.4)

bonnet stay missing

Pass 16 Aug 2016 55,484 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 55,484 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 43,452 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 34,630 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 25,702 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 20,195 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 17,901 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 15,422 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 15,422 miles

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 31 Jul 2009 11,683 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 8,711 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 MJE is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MJE, 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 MJE is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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