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DS05 CZO

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

122,452 mi
Last recorded122,452 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS05 CZO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2020 122,452 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

no warning lights on dash time of test

top strut mount slight play o/s/f

under trays fitted unable to fully inspect

wheel trims fitted alround

Fail 28 Feb 2020 122,452 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

no warning lights on dash time of test

top strut mount slight play o/s/f

under trays fitted unable to fully inspect

wheel trims fitted alround

Pass 8 Mar 2019 115,051 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged slight fraying to edges (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2019 115,051 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged slight fraying to edges (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 104,236 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2017 104,236 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 94,028 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Chassis (6.1.B.2)

Slight engine oil leak

Fail 20 Mar 2017 94,028 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Chassis (6.1.B.2)

Rear exhaust silencer poor condition

Slight engine oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2016 80,901 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2016 80,901 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 72,128 miles

FRONT SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES PERISHED SLIGHTLY

slight corrosion to brake hose ferruls

slight corrosion to coil springs, NOT NSF

Fail 19 Mar 2015 72,128 miles

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

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

FRONT SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES PERISHED SLIGHTLY

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion to brake hose ferruls

slight corrosion to coil springs, NOT NSF

Pass 15 Apr 2014 61,166 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

front shock casings surface rust

rear bump stops missing

Fail 15 Apr 2014 61,166 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

front shock casings surface rust

rear bump stops missing

Pass 2 Apr 2013 54,676 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 54,670 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 45,130 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 45,125 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 32,908 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 24,395 miles

Nearside front tyre close to marker bars

Rear tyres perishing

Pass 27 Apr 2010 23,250 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2009 16,315 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 16,315 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 16,217 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 CZO is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 DS05 CZO, 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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DS05 CZO is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 August 2005.

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