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DG05 GNX

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,397 mi
Last recorded89,397 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 GNX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2019 89,397 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 89,397 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 83,705 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 May 2017 81,447 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 77,552 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 72,806 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 67,447 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 67,447 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 65,509 miles

offside head lamp damp inside

Fail 11 Jun 2013 60,509 miles

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

offside head lamp damp inside

Pass 29 May 2012 52,879 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 29 May 2012 52,879 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2011 46,178 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 46,178 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 39,326 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2010 39,326 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 32,714 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 26,310 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 GNX is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GNX, 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 GNX is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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