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MA05 DNX

2005 Citroen C3

Purple Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

56,787 mi
Last recorded56,787 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA05 DNX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2017 56,787 miles

alternator belt-tensioner pulley deteriorating,exhaust-drivers outer sill rusting behind sealer,oil leak/spill,drivers sill weak/covered with sealer-central

Fail 8 Mar 2017 56,787 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear bracket split (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

alternator belt-tensioner pulley deteriorating,exhaust-drivers outer sill rusting behind sealer,oil leak/spill,drivers sill weak/covered with sealer-central

clutch biting high

Pass 2 Mar 2016 53,389 miles

exhaust corroded (rear), minor oil leak.

Pass 7 Mar 2015 48,453 miles

oil leak, exhaust corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2015 48,453 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak, exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2014 43,453 miles

front brake pads close to limit

Fail 12 Mar 2014 43,453 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front brake pads close to limit

Pass 5 Mar 2013 39,747 miles

front brake pads close to legal limit, front discs (lip), rear exhaust corroded, o/s/r tyre has cracks close to reach the cords

Fail 5 Mar 2013 39,747 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake pads close to legal limit, front discs (lip), rear exhaust corroded, o/s/r tyre has cracks close to reach the cords

Fail 7 Mar 2012 34,701 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake discs slightly scored,nearside front anti roll bar balljoint slight play

offside reg lamp bit dim

Pass 7 Mar 2012 34,701 miles

front brake discs slightly scored,nearside front anti roll bar balljoint slight play

offside reg lamp bit dim

Pass 1 Mar 2011 30,350 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 30,350 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 27,440 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 23,591 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 20,137 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 DNX is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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