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DG05 WJX

2005 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

99,860 mi
Last recorded99,860 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 WJX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2017 99,860 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 93,721 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit strongly advise WORN on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ADVISE worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Jun 2016 93,406 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit strongly advise WORN on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ADVISE worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 83,949 miles

Rear engine stabiliser bar, bush worn and knocking

Fail 28 Mar 2015 83,949 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Both rear tyres have age related cracks

Rear engine stabiliser bar, bush worn and knocking

Pass 12 Mar 2014 73,827 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 73,827 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 62,338 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 62,338 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 53,745 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 41,525 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 29 Mar 2011 41,525 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 34,365 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 34,365 miles

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

spare wheel has cut in side wall to cords

Pass 21 Mar 2009 26,095 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2009 26,095 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 19,525 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 WJX is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 WJX, 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 WJX is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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