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DF05 HYX

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

94,946 mi
Last recorded94,946 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF05 HYX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 19 Jan 2022 94,946 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to cords on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

nearside and offside headlamp lenses worn

Pass 20 Jan 2021 89,835 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective fading (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective fading (4.1.1 (b) (i))

low readings from parking brakes!

Fail 20 Jan 2021 89,835 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective fading (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective fading (4.1.1 (b) (i))

low readings from parking brakes!

Pass 8 Jan 2020 86,526 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2020 86,526 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 79,193 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2019 79,193 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 72,824 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 72,824 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 68,485 miles

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 15 Jan 2016 63,605 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Rear exhaust box and strap deteriorated

Fail 15 Jan 2016 63,605 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour lamp damaged showing a white light (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Rear exhaust box and strap deteriorated

Pass 17 Jan 2015 58,852 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre cracking

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 10 Jan 2014 55,185 miles

nearside rear tyre worn close to limit

Pass 11 Jan 2013 51,408 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 11 Jan 2013 51,408 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 45,781 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

nearside rear tyre cracking

Fail 6 Jan 2012 45,781 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

nearside rear and front tyres cracking

Pass 11 Jan 2011 38,559 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 28,645 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 11 May 2009 22,317 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 19 Jan 2008 8,314 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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DF05 HYX is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DF05 HYX, 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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DF05 HYX is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 July 2005.

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