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RK05 DSE

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

35,952 mi
Last recorded35,952 miles
Recorded on23 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK05 DSE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2017 35,952 miles

nearside rear tyre treads worn lumpy and uneven on inner edge

unable to see front brake pads

Fail 23 May 2017 35,950 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link rod (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre treads worn lumpy and uneven on inner edge

unable to see front brake pads

Pass 26 May 2016 34,332 miles

offside wiper blade starting to split

unable to see front pads

Pass 29 May 2015 31,679 miles

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

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

offside rear light unit damaged

rear exhaust baffles rattling

Pass 23 May 2014 28,743 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 23 May 2014 28,743 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 3 Jun 2013 25,822 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 25,822 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 21 May 2012 22,751 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 194,266 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 16,393 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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RK05 DSE is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RK05 DSE, 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 RK05 DSE registered?

RK05 DSE is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 August 2005.

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