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EX05 DCO

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

139,399 mi
Last recorded139,399 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 DCO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 139,399 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 129,655 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 129,655 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 May 2017 121,473 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 113,601 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 May 2015 104,245 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 104,224 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 96,570 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 85,465 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 72,896 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 58,092 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 47,800 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 37,016 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 26,336 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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EX05 DCO is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel 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 EX05 DCO, 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 EX05 DCO registered?

EX05 DCO is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 March 2005.

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