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DN05 MTO

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

152,460 mi
Last recorded152,460 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN05 MTO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 152,460 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2025 145,707 miles

Surface corrosion to various parts and components of under vehicle

Fail 12 Mar 2025 145,703 miles

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Surface corrosion to various parts and components of under vehicle

Pass 14 Feb 2024 138,198 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Feb 2024 138,195 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 131,782 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded nsr osr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

bonnent release handle broken but can open

Pass 4 Mar 2022 131,097 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2022 131,097 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 129,920 miles

both outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2020 126,684 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 126,684 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 121,210 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside All direction indicators slightly discoloured repeater lamp (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed slightly frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive top of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear dor child safety locks active at time of test

Fail 9 Feb 2019 121,210 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside All direction indicators slightly discoloured repeater lamp (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed slightly frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front wheel trim not fully secure

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive top of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear dor child safety locks active at time of test

engine oil on minimum

Pass 7 Feb 2018 110,620 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2018 110,553 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 100,283 miles

unable to take oil temp for emission's

windscreen wipers poor, near limit

Fail 6 Feb 2017 99,941 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe, corrosion (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb not fitted right (1.8.A.1b)

unable to take oil temp for emission's

windscreen wipers poor, near limit

Pass 4 Mar 2016 89,963 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 85,705 miles

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

both rear bump stops missing

nearside wiper blade deteriorated/split

rear exhaust deteriorated/corroded

Fail 2 Jun 2015 85,686 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

both rear bump stops missing

nearside wiper blade deteriorated/split

rear exhaust deteriorated/corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2014 73,883 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 72,130 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 72,128 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 68,296 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 68,293 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2011 61,422 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 8 Aug 2011 61,422 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 57,489 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2010 57,489 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 49,993 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2008 42,946 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 42,946 miles

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

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 MTO is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 MTO, 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 MTO is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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