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ET05 DFJ

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

74,626 mi
Last recorded74,626 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET05 DFJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2019 74,626 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 65,331 miles

Nearside Front slight play in ant-roll bar link ball joint

Pass 26 Sep 2016 57,897 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 57,871 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 48,589 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

damp in offside headlamp unit, pattern is weak

Pass 9 Oct 2014 39,127 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 34,636 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 33,278 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 27,379 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 21,626 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 16,881 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 11,989 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 7,686 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 7,686 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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ET05 DFJ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ET05 DFJ, 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 ET05 DFJ registered?

ET05 DFJ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 July 2005.

Is ET05 DFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET05 DFJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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