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FL05 DZW

2005 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

67,734 mi
Last recorded67,734 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL05 DZW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 67,734 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 67,734 miles

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (loose) (2.1.6)

Pass 11 May 2016 64,657 miles

movement in steering wheel

Pass 3 Jun 2015 61,783 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 61,783 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

near side rack end has play in joint

Pass 5 Jun 2014 58,435 miles

exhaust corroded

nearside front headlamp in poor condition

Pass 16 May 2013 53,820 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

condensation to nearside front headlamp

no bonnet rest

Fail 16 May 2013 53,820 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

condensation to nearside front headlamp

no bonnet rest

offside front wiper blade split

Pass 18 May 2012 50,700 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 44,152 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 37,028 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 28,859 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 19,908 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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FL05 DZW is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FL05 DZW, 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 FL05 DZW registered?

FL05 DZW is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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