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MK05 DJF

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

69,005 mi
Last recorded69,005 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK05 DJF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2022 69,005 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti roll bar mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 67,016 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 65,003 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 63,111 miles

Front exhaust middle box outer skin loose

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 60,652 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 60,644 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 56,228 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2016 52,990 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2016 52,913 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 50,341 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

centre stop light not working

Pass 4 Jul 2014 48,011 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s n/s/f tyres worn on insides

Pass 4 Apr 2013 44,595 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 44,595 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 2 Apr 2012 41,880 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 41,880 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 38,715 miles

bonnet release handle loose

minor exhaust leak at rear joint

Pass 22 Apr 2010 37,312 miles

failed 1st emissions test, and only just reached successful emissions result on full test...needs system checking for fault/s on computor

Pass 24 Apr 2009 35,360 miles

Bodywork covered in tree sap

Rear silencer corrded

Pass 23 Apr 2008 33,116 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 32,720 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 32,720 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 DJF is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 DJF, 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 DJF registered?

MK05 DJF is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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