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DG05 GTU

2005 Citroen C3

Purple Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

140,968 mi
Last recorded140,968 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 GTU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2018 140,968 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside and nearside (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jan 2018 140,968 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Side repeater incorrect colour offside and nearside (1.4.A.2f)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside and nearside (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 127,054 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 112,974 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 101,519 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 101,519 miles

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

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

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

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)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 87,789 miles

rear silencer and supporting bracket corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2014 87,789 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear silencer and supporting bracket corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2013 73,951 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 61,260 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 61,260 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 49,543 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 40,921 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 30,606 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 20,074 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 GTU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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