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DEZ 3001

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2016
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

72,377 mi
Last recorded72,377 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDEZ 3001
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2015 72,377 miles

Front & rear silencer outer skins corroded.

Fail 12 Mar 2015 72,377 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Front & rear silencer outer skins corroded.

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 65,502 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 65,502 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 59,118 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 59,116 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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)

both front brake discs corroded and worn

engine management lamp on

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2013 58,694 miles

Back box of exhaust corroded and falling apart

Front discs in poor condition

Rear wiper split

Slight leak of CV grease from O/S inner CV boot

Sump corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2013 58,694 miles

Back box of exhaust corroded and falling apart

Front discs in poor condition

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

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

Rear wiper split

Slight leak of CV grease from O/S inner CV boot

Sump corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2012 51,034 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 46,289 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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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DEZ 3001 is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DEZ 3001, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DEZ 3001 registered?

DEZ 3001 is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 May 2005.

Is DEZ 3001 safe to buy?

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