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DE05 GOC

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

106,307 mi
Last recorded106,307 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 GOC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2021 106,307 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2021 106,307 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 97,364 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 85,276 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 80,947 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Apr 2018 80,946 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high wont adjust (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted marked yellow (5.2.6)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted marked yellow (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Mar 2017 74,702 miles

slight corrosion to o/s/r chassis leg/spring mount

water ingress n/s/f headlamp

Pass 5 Apr 2016 69,646 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 62,239 miles

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside headlamp unit has water inside

Fail 23 Mar 2015 62,239 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside headlamp unit has water inside

Fail 8 Apr 2014 58,375 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 58,375 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 53,081 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Service lamp on - overdue

Pass 20 Mar 2013 53,081 miles

Service lamp on - overdue

Pass 26 Mar 2012 48,097 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 39,720 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 39,720 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 31,250 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 23,240 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 14,295 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 GOC is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DE05 GOC, 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 GOC is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 April 2005.

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