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DN05 AHY

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

48,208 mi
Last recorded48,208 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN05 AHY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 48,208 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 47,254 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 46,559 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 45,702 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Feb 2021 45,692 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 43,963 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective rear box rear bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective deteriorated (3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust centre section deteriorated and slight blow

exhaust rear box deteriorated

Fail 31 Jul 2019 43,963 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective rear box rear bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective deteriorated (3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust centre section deteriorated and slight blow

exhaust rear box deteriorated

Pass 2 Aug 2018 41,950 miles

Exhaust system in poor condition

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Jul 2018 41,946 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust system in poor condition

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 37,759 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust box outer casing deteriorating

rear exhaust box retaining strap deteriorating but secure

Pass 18 Jul 2016 37,290 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

exhaust back box is corroded

Fail 13 Jul 2015 36,202 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust box is corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2015 36,202 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust box is corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2014 34,944 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 34,944 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 33,103 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Jul 2012 31,571 miles

Intermediate and rear exhaust system corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 Jul 2012 31,571 miles

Intermediate and rear exhaust system corroded

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 May 2012 31,114 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 26,872 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 22,579 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 22,579 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2009 18,268 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 13,271 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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DN05 AHY is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 DN05 AHY, 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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DN05 AHY is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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