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DN05 XZT

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

81,671 mi
Last recorded81,671 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN05 XZT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Jan 2019 81,671 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken snapped off /broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring with an unsafe modification (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front windscreen scratched

Offside Rear tyre worn on edge

bonnet release broken

Pass 12 Jan 2018 76,744 miles

brake fluid level low

nearside front tyre worn heavily on inner edge and close to limit

nearside front wheel rim slightly distorted

nearside rear tyre perished and worn on inner edge

offside front coil spring corroded

rear coil springs corroded

suspect front and rear brake pads worn low unable to fully inspect

Fail 11 Jan 2018 76,709 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

brake fluid level low

nearside front tyre worn heavily on inner edge and close to limit

nearside front wheel rim slightly distorted

nearside rear tyre perished and worn on inner edge

offside front coil spring corroded

rear coil springs corroded

suspect front and rear brake pads worn low unable to fully inspect

tyre size: 185/60r15 84h

Pass 20 Jan 2017 71,163 miles

bonnet release lever insecure and bonnet release mechanism stiff

child seat fitted to offside rear

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn to limit

Pass 29 Jul 2015 60,639 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 51,165 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

exhaust heavily corroded and rear band broken

Pass 27 Jul 2013 45,370 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 27 Jul 2013 45,370 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Offside Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 38,571 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 38,571 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 33,466 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2011 33,466 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 25,863 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 17,899 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 17,899 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 10,874 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 XZT is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XZT, 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 XZT registered?

DN05 XZT is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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