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DG55 FCY

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,583 mi
Last recorded123,583 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 FCY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2015 123,583 miles

Offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 22 Sep 2014 108,037 miles

Rear silencer corroded but servicable

Fail 23 Sep 2013 96,254 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 96,254 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 86,106 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 73,086 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 62,553 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 62,553 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 50,639 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 50,639 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 36,962 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2008 36,962 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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DG55 FCY is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DG55 FCY, 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 DG55 FCY registered?

DG55 FCY is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 September 2005.

Is DG55 FCY safe to buy?

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