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DC05 EWH

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,894 mi
Last recorded70,894 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC05 EWH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 Sep 2020 70,894 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Upper n/s & o/s top mounts slight play

Nearside Front Lower ball joint slight play

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

wheel trims fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2019 66,209 miles

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

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

brake hose ferriles slightly corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2019 66,209 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

brake hose ferriles slightly corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2018 61,359 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 58,386 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 58,386 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 55,206 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 47,597 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 42,609 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 38,945 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 34,429 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 19 Jul 2011 29,256 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 29,256 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 23,040 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 18,734 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 14,778 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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DC05 EWH is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DC05 EWH, 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 DC05 EWH registered?

DC05 EWH is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 August 2005.

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