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DG05 GMY

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

138,175 mi
Last recorded138,175 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 GMY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2024 138,175 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 132,577 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2023 132,571 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 128,188 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

the engine has a small oil leak

the nsf and osf wish bone front bushes are slightly worn

Fail 17 Dec 2021 128,102 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

the engine has a small oil leak

the nsf and osf wish bone front bushes are slightly worn

Pass 14 Dec 2020 123,323 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsr tyre worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Dec 2020 123,322 miles

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsr tyre worn (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

mid section exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2019 121,246 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 121,115 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 113,220 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn close to wear indicators

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust middle section deteriorating

sump corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2017 105,331 miles

Offside handbrake reading low effort

Offside number plate light lens missing

exhaust middle box deteriorating

Fail 6 Nov 2017 105,294 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front tyre wearing unevenly

Offside Rear tyre worn close to wear indicators

Offside handbrake reading low effort

Offside number plate light lens missing

exhaust middle box deteriorating

Pass 10 Nov 2016 97,624 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 97,624 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2016 87,994 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2016 87,994 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 61,549 miles

backbox outter casing rotted but not blowing

Fail 1 Apr 2015 61,549 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

backbox outter casing rotted but not blowing

Pass 9 Apr 2014 39,980 miles

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

backbox outter casing rotted but not blowing.

offside front wishbone rear bush slightly perished.

Fail 9 Apr 2014 39,980 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

backbox outter casing rotted but not blowing.

offside front tyre low on inside edge.

offside front wishbone rear bush slightly perished.

Pass 16 Apr 2013 26,215 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 23,701 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both wipers have small tear in blade but still clearing screen effectively

exhaust rear backbox corroded/deteriorated

nearside front tyre outer wall is perished but not exposing cord

Pass 4 Aug 2011 19,930 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 16,437 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 13,142 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 13,142 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 11,853 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 3,968 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 GMY is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 GMY, 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 GMY is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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