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DE05 DMU

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

147,550 mi
Last recorded147,550 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 DMU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2023 147,550 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 130,317 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2022 130,162 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour ALL LAMPS (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp aim too high BOTH HEADLAMPS TOO HIGH (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTH NUMBER PLATE LIGHTS NOT WORKING (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 115,765 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 105,251 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 98,153 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Dec 2018 88,641 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 78,901 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 73,102 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 69,761 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 66,254 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 66,251 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 66,091 miles

eml on

Pass 27 Mar 2014 59,871 miles

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

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

nsf headlamp condensated

rear tyres cracking

Fail 27 Mar 2014 59,871 miles

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

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

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

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

nsf headlamp condensated

rear tyres cracking

Pass 29 Mar 2013 54,795 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 54,792 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 49,726 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 23 Mar 2011 44,239 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 44,239 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 38,689 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 33,559 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 27,398 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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DE05 DMU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 DE05 DMU, 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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DE05 DMU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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