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DN05 FSE

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

42,834 mi
Last recorded42,834 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN05 FSE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 42,834 miles

2 front tyre low on tread

car has corrosion under /floor /chassis

covers /under trays

exhaust has corrosion

n/s/r tyre has cracks

rear /front brake hose have corrosion on ferrules

rear axle has corrosion

Pass 19 May 2025 41,036 miles

2 front wiper just in limit

covers /under trays fitted

exhaust has corrosion

hand brake has travel

n/s/f & o/s/f brake hose ferrules have corrosion

o/s/r & n/s/r brake hose ferrules have corrosion

rear axle has corrosion

rear number plate faded

Pass 15 May 2024 38,268 miles

2 front link bar gaiters have damage

2 rear brake hose ferrules have corrosion

covers /under trays fitted

o/s/f shocker tip mount has lift

Fail 14 May 2024 38,267 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

2 front link bar gaiters have damage

2 rear brake hose ferrules have corrosion

covers /under trays fitted

o/s/f shocker tip mount has lift

Pass 15 May 2023 35,883 miles

2 front wipers just in limit

covers /under trays fitted

n/s/r brake hose ferrules have corrosion

o/s/r brake hose ferrules have corrosion

o/s/r brake is sticking

Fail 15 May 2023 35,883 miles

2 front wipers just in limit

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

covers /under trays fitted

n/s/r brake hose ferrules have corrosion

o/s/r brake hose ferrules have corrosion

o/s/r brake is sticking

Pass 16 May 2022 34,945 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 16 May 2022 34,944 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 17 May 2021 33,671 miles

Under trays /covers fitted

n/s/f link bar gaiter has damage

Pass 18 May 2020 32,526 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rear exhaust back box corroded

Pass 20 May 2019 31,201 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 29,808 miles

Central Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust heavy corrosion on back box

under trays fitted obscuring some components/brake pipes

Pass 18 May 2017 28,650 miles

Offside Rear brake sticking

exhaust has corrosion

front brake disc have corrosion

front brake pads getting low

n/s/r tyre has cracks

rear wiper blade damage

Fail 18 May 2017 28,650 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake sticking

exhaust has corrosion

front brake disc have corrosion

front brake pads getting low

n/s/r tyre has cracks

rear wiper blade damage

Pass 13 May 2016 27,347 miles

exhaust rear box corroded

Fail 13 May 2016 27,347 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust rear box corroded

Offside Rear tyre heavy cracking on edge and side walls

Pass 22 May 2015 25,836 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 25,836 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/r tyre cracking in side walls and in tread

Fail 16 May 2014 23,412 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2014 23,412 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 21,316 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 18,807 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2011 16,583 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 14,583 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

engine management warning lamp illuminated.

Pass 30 May 2009 11,846 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 28 May 2008 8,319 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2008 8,319 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 FSE is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 FSE, 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 FSE registered?

DN05 FSE is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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