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MA05 DZO

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

79,583 mi
Last recorded79,583 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA05 DZO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2021 79,583 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 75,146 miles

Front slightly leaking

Nearside Front track rod end slight play

Nearside Rear indicator slightly discloured

Offside Rear indicator slightly discloured

Pass 28 Feb 2019 70,079 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Feb 2019 70,079 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 62,527 miles

Front silencer deteriorated

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Feb 2018 62,527 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front silencer deteriorated

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Mar 2017 55,542 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 55,537 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 3 Mar 2016 49,156 miles

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

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

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 2 Mar 2016 49,154 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle outer handle missing (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 4 Mar 2015 44,288 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

bonnet stay missing

outer skin & mount band deteriorated rear silencer

outer skin deteriorated front silencer

Pass 4 Mar 2015 44,288 miles

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

bonnet stay missing

outer skin & mount band deteriorated rear silencer

outer skin deteriorated front silencer

Pass 7 Mar 2013 35,356 miles

bonnet stay missing

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 7 Mar 2013 35,355 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

bonnet stay missing

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 14 Mar 2012 30,511 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 14 Mar 2012 30,511 miles

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

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

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 3 Mar 2011 24,739 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 18,522 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 18,522 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 12,822 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 8,778 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 DZO is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 DZO, 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 DZO is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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