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CA05 DYT

2005 Citroen C3

Purple Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

101,793 mi
Last recorded101,793 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 DYT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2025 101,793 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jan 2025 101,703 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 84,801 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2024 84,801 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 80,352 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2023 80,352 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 75,384 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2022 75,383 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 66,337 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 65,530 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside And Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlight Has Water Ingress

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly Cracking/Perishing In Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Obligatory mirror slightly loose Offside Wing Mirror. Secured With Tape (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2.5mm, Wearing Smooth On Inner Edge. Cracking/Perishing In Tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 63,675 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 61,077 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 58,796 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 55,447 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 51,802 miles

osf tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Mar 2014 46,064 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 40,755 miles

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

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

rear silencer deteriorating

Fail 21 Mar 2012 35,332 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 21 Mar 2012 35,332 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 15 Apr 2011 31,212 miles

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 13 Apr 2010 26,680 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 21,274 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 16,174 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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CA05 DYT is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Purple 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 CA05 DYT, 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 DYT registered?

CA05 DYT is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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