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DN05 AKF

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

75,468 mi
Last recorded75,468 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2020 75,468 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 66,943 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Sep 2019 66,890 miles

Emissions not tested engine missfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 60,881 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 58,269 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2017 58,268 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition back box missing (7.1.4)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 56,397 miles

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

ns repeater lense missing

Fail 30 Sep 2016 56,397 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

ns repeater lense missing

Pass 14 Apr 2016 55,089 miles

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

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

Front coil spring corroded to rear all four (2.4.C.1b)

front to rear exhuast system corroded and deteriated

Pass 20 Mar 2015 50,877 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 48,319 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 43,579 miles

Offside front wheel has slight play due to either the track rod end ball joint or refered play rom the nearside

Fail 8 Apr 2013 43,450 miles

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

Offside front wheel has slight play due to either the track rod end ball joint or refered play rom the nearside

Fail 10 Apr 2012 38,551 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 38,551 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 32,996 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 28,328 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 23,614 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 17,909 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 AKF is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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