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DA05 ZGC

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,780 mi
Last recorded132,780 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 ZGC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2019 132,780 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 130,993 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 129,099 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Body has slight corrosion Both sides (Top coil springs) (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion Both sides inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 18 Sep 2017 129,099 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Rear Body has slight corrosion Both sides (Top coil springs) (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion Both sides inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 17 Sep 2016 126,064 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Sep 2016 126,064 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high Both sides (1.8)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Sep 2015 122,761 miles

nail in off side rear tyre

Fail 26 Sep 2015 122,743 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

nail in off side rear tyre

Pass 24 Sep 2014 119,532 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear silener brackek rusty

Pass 5 Oct 2013 114,522 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

centre rear brake light not working

Fail 4 Oct 2013 114,521 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

centre rear brake light not working

Pass 16 Nov 2012 104,758 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 104,758 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)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 91,030 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 91,023 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 76,486 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 63,008 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 49,772 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 ZGC is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 ZGC, 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 ZGC is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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