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EK05 DCY

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

85,096 mi
Last recorded85,096 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 DCY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2023 85,096 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 77,673 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 56,821 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 49,058 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 47,196 miles

nearside front road wheel distorted

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Jul 2018 41,029 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 38,003 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

bonnet pull lever detatched

coolant level low

Pass 18 Jul 2016 37,848 miles

exhaust deteriorated

hubcaps fitted

Fail 18 Jul 2016 37,848 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust deteriorated

hubcaps fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2015 37,176 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 37,176 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 35,309 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 33,556 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 33,555 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 22 Mar 2012 31,962 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 31,962 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 29,858 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 26,055 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 19,036 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 19,036 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 12,236 miles

Both front wiper blade rubbers split.

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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EK05 DCY is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 EK05 DCY, 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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EK05 DCY is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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