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MK05 DHD

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

34,981 mi
Last recorded34,981 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK05 DHD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 34,981 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 34,761 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 34,148 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 33,589 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2022 33,589 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 32,951 miles

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2020 32,240 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Fail 17 Feb 2020 32,240 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2019 31,099 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2018 29,743 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2017 28,477 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 26,868 miles

Offside Front tyre tread getting low

nearside and offside rear tyres walls poor

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 16 Feb 2015 25,460 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s wiper rubber torn

Pass 14 Feb 2014 24,372 miles

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE NAIL IN TREAD

Pass 19 Feb 2013 23,197 miles

h/brake travel high

Fail 19 Feb 2013 23,197 miles

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

h/brake travel high

Pass 15 Feb 2012 21,820 miles

rear wiper spilt

Pass 16 Feb 2011 10,253 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 18,241 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 16,828 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 12,407 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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MK05 DHD is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MK05 DHD, 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 MK05 DHD registered?

MK05 DHD is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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