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DG55 YDS

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

140,455 mi
Last recorded140,455 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 YDS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 26 Sep 2024 140,455 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Sep 2023 138,917 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Sep 2023 138,917 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 132,132 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 132,132 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2021 126,422 miles

Nearside rear shock absorber weeping.

Nearside rear tyre perishing.

Offside plate light inop.

Slight roughness in nearside rear wheel bearing.

Fail 20 Sep 2021 126,375 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside rear shock absorber weeping.

Nearside rear tyre perishing.

Offside plate light inop.

Slight roughness in nearside rear wheel bearing.

Pass 11 Sep 2020 119,715 miles

Condensation in offside headlamp.

Offside plate light inop.

Offside repeater lens missing.

Fail 10 Sep 2020 119,671 miles

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Condensation in offside headlamp.

Offside plate light inop.

Pass 23 Sep 2019 111,138 miles

Offside repeater lens missing.

Fail 29 Jul 2019 111,138 miles

Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside repeater lens missing.

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 105,799 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 12 Jul 2018 105,799 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 93,080 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Aug 2017 93,080 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 May 2016 75,557 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 64,757 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 31 Jul 2014 62,263 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 31 Jul 2014 62,261 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Feb 2013 53,028 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 47,334 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 42,350 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 39,418 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 30,703 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 30,318 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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DG55 YDS is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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

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