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GU05 DKX

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

77,833 mi
Last recorded77,833 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 DKX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2021 77,833 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE BACKPLATES RUSTING

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

INJECTORS SEALS LEEKING

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 74,450 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 67,720 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 67,720 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 59,116 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 51,943 miles

Rear exhaust mount deteriorated.

Slight brake bind at both rear wheels

Fail 6 Apr 2017 51,943 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear exhaust mount deteriorated.

Slight brake bind at both rear wheels

Pass 6 Apr 2016 48,960 miles

ABS warning light came on when on rolling road, then re set.

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

Rear exhaust box deteriorated.

Slight bind both rear brakes which need attention.

Pass 30 Mar 2015 45,020 miles

EML is on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Slight brake bind - offside rear

Pass 2 Apr 2014 39,685 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2014 39,685 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 33,496 miles

Rear wiper blade deteriorated.

Slight fuel leak from tank area.

Fail 2 Apr 2013 33,496 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front O/S wiper blade is marking windscreen.

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

Rear wiper blade deteriorated.

Slight fuel leak from tank area.

Fail 3 Apr 2012 27,948 miles

Both rear bump stops deteriorated.

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear wiper blade deteriorated.

Pass 3 Apr 2012 27,948 miles

Both rear bump stops deteriorated.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear wiper blade deteriorated.

Pass 9 Jun 2010 19,832 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

all four tyres cracking

headlamp aim on one

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

Pass 11 Jun 2009 14,898 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 18,477 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 13,120 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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GU05 DKX is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 GU05 DKX, 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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GU05 DKX is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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