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MK05 DKJ

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

91,118 mi
Last recorded91,118 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2024 91,118 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 89,689 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Aug 2023 89,686 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 88,256 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge . tyre worn excessivly on inner shoulder . (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 86,448 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 85,228 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 83,163 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 83,163 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 79,520 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 74,925 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 70,201 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

both front headlamps condensated

Fail 2 Sep 2016 69,931 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

both front headlamps condensated

Pass 24 Sep 2015 64,372 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 64,372 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 57,741 miles

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracks showing

Fail 27 Sep 2013 51,725 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s front tyre sidewall scuffed

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

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2013 51,725 miles

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

n/s front tyre sidewall scuffed

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2012 45,735 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 39,812 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 33,826 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 29,023 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 13,550 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 17,254 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 DKJ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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

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