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DF05 NLY

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,224 mi
Last recorded38,224 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF05 NLY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2016 38,224 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 13 Jul 2016 38,224 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Jul 2015 31,546 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 28,238 miles

added 1.5 liters of oil

rear silencer skin rusty

Fail 5 Aug 2014 28,238 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

added 1.5 liters of oil

rear silencer skin rusty

Pass 7 Aug 2013 25,031 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 7 Aug 2013 25,031 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 22,163 miles

N/S/F tyre sidewall starting to perish/crack

Non Obligatory mirror deteriorating

Pass 1 Aug 2011 19,568 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 15,135 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 13,103 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 10,995 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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DF05 NLY is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DF05 NLY, 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 DF05 NLY registered?

DF05 NLY is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 August 2005.

Is DF05 NLY safe to buy?

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