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DG55 YDR

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

87,164 mi
Last recorded87,164 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 YDR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2022 87,164 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 82,329 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 81,060 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 78,496 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2019 78,496 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 75,720 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 71,424 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 65,819 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2015 59,758 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2015 59,758 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2014 52,392 miles

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

Front brake discs needed when pads ready

Fail 8 Mar 2014 52,392 miles

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

Front brake discs needed when pads ready

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 48,142 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 48,142 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 26 Mar 2012 45,370 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 45,370 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 39,103 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 32,007 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 29,568 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 29,568 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 22,384 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 22,377 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 YDR is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YDR, 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 YDR registered?

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

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