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LA05 DKJ

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,667 mi
Last recorded94,667 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA05 DKJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2018 94,667 miles

engine bay and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 14 Mar 2018 94,667 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine bay and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 17 Mar 2017 86,801 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine bay and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 13 Mar 2017 86,691 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine bay and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 29 Feb 2016 78,873 miles

items removed prior test

Fail 29 Feb 2016 78,873 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

items removed prior test

Pass 6 Mar 2015 73,123 miles

Oil leak

rear exhaust poor

Fail 5 Mar 2015 73,123 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust poor

Pass 15 Mar 2014 67,641 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 60,456 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Mar 2013 60,400 miles

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2012 51,851 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 33,881 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 22,196 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 13,622 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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LA05 DKJ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LA05 DKJ, 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 LA05 DKJ registered?

LA05 DKJ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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