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DN05 CVW

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

57,543 mi
Last recorded57,543 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN05 CVW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2024 57,543 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 55,210 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2023 55,210 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 51,576 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2022 51,576 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 45,906 miles

Rear Wiper Blade Split

Fail 8 Dec 2020 45,906 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Wiper Blade Split

Pass 16 Dec 2019 40,510 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 40,501 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Slight Leak from exhaust at back box joint

Pass 2 Jan 2019 33,364 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 29,309 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 25 Aug 2016 23,682 miles

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

all tyres are slightly perished

Fail 25 Aug 2016 23,682 miles

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

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

all tyres are slightly perished

Pass 13 May 2015 14,543 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside rear tyre starting to perish slightly

Fail 13 May 2015 14,543 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside rear tyre starting to perish slightly

Pass 13 May 2014 13,877 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 13,877 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2013 13,602 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 12,873 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 11,572 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 10,377 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 8,750 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 6,849 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 CVW is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 CVW, 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 DN05 CVW registered?

DN05 CVW is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 June 2005.

Is DN05 CVW safe to buy?

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