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CA05 DYG

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

55,072 mi
Last recorded55,072 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 DYG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2018 55,072 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 49,116 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 39,415 miles

rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2015 37,405 miles

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2014 35,528 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2013 33,754 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 24 May 2012 29,681 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 25,196 miles

There is slight play in the o/s track rod end.

Fail 17 May 2011 25,196 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

There is slight play in the o/s track rod end.

Pass 19 May 2010 20,950 miles

Rear tyres are wearing on the outer edges.

Pass 19 May 2009 16,942 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 12,793 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 May 2008 12,793 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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CA05 DYG is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 CA05 DYG, 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 CA05 DYG registered?

CA05 DYG is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 May 2005.

Is CA05 DYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA05 DYG shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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