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FL05 DZX

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

108,169 mi
Last recorded108,169 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL05 DZX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2020 108,169 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front inner (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 105,654 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 105,650 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 102,842 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 99,750 miles

front to rear brake pipes covered by substance, unable to check properly-x2 front tyres on limit and edges worn-front brake pads wearing low-front discs slightly worn-rear service brake passed on limit

Fail 30 Jan 2017 99,750 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both main (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Jun 2015 91,754 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 91,754 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 16 May 2014 79,980 miles

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 22 May 2013 74,060 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust backbox corroded to last skin.

Fail 22 May 2013 74,060 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Coolant leak

Exhaust backbox corroded to last skin.

Pass 26 Apr 2012 59,470 miles

rear back box outer skin surface rust.

Pass 9 Jun 2011 53,860 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 47,380 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 39,978 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 39,978 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 27,634 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 DZX is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2005 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 57,373 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 DZX, 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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FL05 DZX is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 March 2005.

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