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DS05 FXO

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

45,081 mi
Last recorded45,081 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS05 FXO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2021 45,081 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin heavily corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre resonator corroded and blowing slightly (6.1.2 (a))

General underside of vehicle heavily corroded but not considered excessive

Fail 8 Jun 2021 45,079 miles

Brake performance not tested wheel cylinder burst during brake test - unable to continue (1.2.1 (g))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both fronts (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust back box outer skin heavily corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre resonator corroded and blowing slightly (6.1.2 (a))

General underside of vehicle heavily corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 28 May 2019 43,257 miles

Offside Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2018 40,164 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring rusty/corroded

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 36,704 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 36,661 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 32,744 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 29,723 miles

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2014 26,653 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 23,628 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 20,969 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 20,969 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 18,125 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 15,391 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 11,389 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 7,085 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 FXO is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 FXO, 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 FXO registered?

DS05 FXO is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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