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DU05 GHN

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

78,286 mi
Last recorded78,286 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU05 GHN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 78,286 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2025 71,561 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 70,914 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 69,996 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Starting to leak. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill is corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Amber bulb is faded. (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 1 Sep 2023 69,996 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Starting to leak. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill is corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Amber bulb is faded. (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 68,430 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 61,521 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 22 Jul 2019 61,521 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 53,764 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

back box outer casing

Fail 23 Jul 2018 53,764 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

back box outer casing

Pass 8 Jul 2017 44,127 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Jul 2017 44,127 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Jul 2016 35,895 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 28,066 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 21,013 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

outer skin of backbox corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2014 21,013 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

outer skin of backbox corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2013 17,275 miles

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 11 Jul 2012 15,728 miles

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

exhaust rear box corroded

rear wiper blade split

Fail 11 Jul 2012 15,728 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

exhaust rear box corroded

rear wiper blade split

Pass 12 Jul 2011 13,952 miles

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

rear tyres slightly perished on side walls

Pass 7 Jul 2010 12,158 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 10,195 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 6,002 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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DU05 GHN is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 DU05 GHN, 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 DU05 GHN registered?

DU05 GHN is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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