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DS05 CZH

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

67,315 mi
Last recorded67,315 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS05 CZH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2024 67,315 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and rear chassis/floor sillsa inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Feb 2024 67,315 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and rear chassis/floor sillsa inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 65,274 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2023 65,274 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 63,209 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2022 63,209 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 61,179 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 59,332 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 57,058 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 53,711 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 50,103 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 15 Jun 2015 46,105 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 41,973 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Jun 2013 37,957 miles

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)

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 18 Jun 2012 33,902 miles

exhaust rear silencer slightly deteriorated

front discs grooved on inner edge

Pass 14 Jun 2011 29,550 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 25,739 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 23,431 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 19,144 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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DS05 CZH is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DS05 CZH, 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 DS05 CZH registered?

DS05 CZH is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 July 2005.

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The MOT history for DS05 CZH shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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