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MA05 DGX

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

109,518 mi
Last recorded109,518 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA05 DGX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2020 109,518 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2020 109,504 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 105,400 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 88,014 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 76,619 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 70,473 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 67,217 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Feb 2015 67,217 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

advise engine management on

Pass 3 Mar 2014 58,874 miles

Oil leak

exhaust rear 'box deteriorated but not leaking exhaust gases

Fail 3 Mar 2014 58,874 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

exhaust rear 'box deteriorated but not leaking exhaust gases

Pass 21 Jan 2013 47,152 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 47,111 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 43,157 miles

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

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

all four tyres cracking slightly

wipers skip slightly

Fail 23 Feb 2012 43,157 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all four tyres cracking slightly

wipers skip slightly

Pass 23 Feb 2011 38,888 miles

tyres cracking

Fail 23 Feb 2011 38,888 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 35,771 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 29,876 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 22,469 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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MA05 DGX is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 MA05 DGX, 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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MA05 DGX is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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