MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,452 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Gearbox mounting defective ()
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both and nearside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front tyre on limit
oil leak on engine
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front tyre on limit
oil leak on engine
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting close to limit and has cracking (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm forward bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting close to legal limit 185/60r15 (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside flexible hoses have corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
surface corrosion to parts of the underside
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
surface corrosion to parts of the underside
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also cracking but not showing cords (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
o/s n/s/r inner sills to chassis slightly corroded
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s n/s (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour o/s n/s (1.4.A.2f)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also cracking but not showing cords (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
o/s n/s/r inner sills to chassis slightly corroded
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s (2.4.G.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s n/s (1.4.A.2f)
o/s n/s inner sills slightly corroded
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working sidelight (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s (2.4.G.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s n/s (1.4.A.2f)
o/s n/s inner sills slightly corroded
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
bonnet stay loose
front bumper damaged
oil leak
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
bonnet stay loose
oil leak
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Citroen C3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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DU05 GVY is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 DU05 GVY, 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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DU05 GVY is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 April 2005.
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