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DG05 FCO

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

83,743 mi
Last recorded83,743 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 FCO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 Aug 2019 83,743 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure exhaust back box mounting bracket broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link has play and dust cover split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps number plate light out (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength outer sill needs welding (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour indicator bulb (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength outer sill needs welding (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no washers (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front wing has damage

center exhaust system has slight blow

front discs pitted

rear axle bushes cracked /worn

Pass 12 Feb 2018 81,719 miles

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

Rear exhaust strap corroded

Fail 12 Feb 2018 81,719 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear exhaust strap corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2017 74,239 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2017 74,239 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 69,000 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 68,998 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 57,621 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 53,244 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre cracked with age

Pass 12 Dec 2012 47,434 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 41,820 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 41,820 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 38,123 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 33,574 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 33,574 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2008 29,249 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 29,249 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 26,723 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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DG05 FCO is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 DG05 FCO, 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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DG05 FCO is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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