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DF05 OCV

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

133,318 mi
Last recorded133,318 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF05 OCV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2015 133,318 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 24 Nov 2015 133,318 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 122,530 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 122,524 miles

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

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)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 112,379 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

exhust center and back box deteriorated

Pass 3 Jan 2013 62,843 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 62,843 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 29 Nov 2012 62,741 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 60,475 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

n/s/r seat belt not checked (child seat fitted)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 11 Jun 2012 60,475 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

n/s/r seat belt not checked (child seat fitted)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Jun 2011 49,334 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 49,334 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 40,073 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r seat belt not checked child seat fitted

Fail 8 Jun 2010 40,073 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r seat belt not checked child seat fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2009 29,118 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 29,118 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2008 18,131 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 OCV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 OCV, 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 OCV is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 August 2005.

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