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DG05 WHE

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

84,712 mi
Last recorded84,712 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2016 84,712 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2016 84,640 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 74,714 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 66,185 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 66,165 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 54,082 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)

Fail 27 Jun 2013 53,641 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 43,178 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 30,718 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front brake discs corroded on inner face

rear wiper blade split

Pass 19 Mar 2010 27,054 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 27,054 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 22,526 miles

handbrake requires adjusting

Pass 26 Mar 2008 17,369 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 WHE is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WHE, 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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What year was DG05 WHE registered?

DG05 WHE is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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The MOT history for DG05 WHE shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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