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DG05 RMV

2005 Citroen C3

Gold Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

96,189 mi
Last recorded96,189 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 RMV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2019 96,189 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2019 96,017 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative Internal (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill, rear section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Droplink (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlight units may also require buffing etc (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill, rear section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 88,771 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 82,748 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)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 75,489 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 68,467 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 Nov 2014 68,467 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2013 64,038 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Nov 2012 58,945 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 58,943 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 51,245 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 27 Aug 2011 50,818 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2010 42,669 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 5 Sep 2009 34,883 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2008 23,230 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 RMV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Gold with a 1,360cc petrol 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 RMV, 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 RMV is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 March 2005.

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