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DC05 FHM

2005 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

83,421 mi
Last recorded83,421 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC05 FHM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2018 83,421 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 80,759 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 73,384 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorating

Pass 18 Aug 2014 65,070 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear silencer deteriorating

Fail 18 Aug 2014 65,068 miles

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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 22 Aug 2013 57,368 miles

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

rear silcer corrored

stickers near side screen

Pass 20 Aug 2012 49,901 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 19 Aug 2011 42,413 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

child seat offside rear and booster seat nearside front

Pass 18 Aug 2010 35,759 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 28,454 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 21,253 miles

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

slight bulge in front offside tyre outer sidewall

Fail 29 Jul 2008 21,253 miles

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

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)

slight bulge in front offside tyre outer sidewall

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 FHM is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FHM, 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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DC05 FHM is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 August 2005.

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