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DN05 FSL

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

119,805 mi
Last recorded119,805 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN05 FSL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2019 119,805 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2019 119,805 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 117,420 miles

headlamps slightly deteriorated

nearside front suspension arm front bush slightly deteriorated

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noise

parking brake needs adjust on offside

windscreen damaged on offside

Pass 27 Oct 2017 109,487 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2017 109,384 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 105,507 miles

advise nearside front tyre wearing low on tread on outer edge.

advise offside rear brake slightly binding.

Pass 22 Oct 2015 101,359 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 95,697 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 18 Oct 2013 85,577 miles

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

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 4 Oct 2013 85,577 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 15 Oct 2012 74,194 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

unable to fully inspect due to covers and sheilds

Pass 27 Jun 2012 70,795 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and sheilds

Pass 7 Jun 2011 59,550 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 59,548 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 47,866 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 47,863 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 29 Jun 2009 34,788 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 34,788 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 22,007 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 22,007 miles

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

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

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 FSL is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FSL, 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 FSL is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 August 2005.

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