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DG55 YDO

2005 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2016
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

100,512 mi
Last recorded100,512 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 YDO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2015 100,512 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 100,512 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 May 2014 89,318 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 89,316 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2013 80,054 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 80,054 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 70,978 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 70,978 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 67,493 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 19 Oct 2011 67,493 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 57,595 miles

backbox mounting strap corroded

drivers seat belt slightly frayed edges

rear cat heat sheild broken off mounts

rear wiper split

slight play in n/s/f link rod

Fail 13 Oct 2010 57,595 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

backbox mounting strap corroded

drivers seat belt slightly frayed edges

rear cat heat sheild broken off mounts

rear wiper split

slight play in n/s/f link rod

Pass 6 Oct 2009 45,964 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

heatshield loose on manifold

rear exhaust metal mounting bracket corroded

rear wiper blade split

Fail 6 Oct 2009 45,964 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

heatshield loose on manifold

rear exhaust metal mounting bracket corroded

rear wiper blade split

Pass 7 Oct 2008 33,733 miles

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

front heatshield around cat fractured and vibrating

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 YDO is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 YDO, 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 YDO registered?

DG55 YDO is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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