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DN54 YHD

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

39,682 mi
Last recorded39,682 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN54 YHD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 39,682 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Mar 2026 39,682 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2025 36,243 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 32,151 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 27,691 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 23,399 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 19,613 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Feb 2021 19,613 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen blocked (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 19,558 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

middle and back exhaust corroded

projected beam imaged only just meet off/side

Pass 30 Jan 2019 19,221 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 18,740 miles

Nearside Direction indicators has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% side repeater (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicators has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Direction indicators has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% side repeater (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicators has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 18,078 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 17,695 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 16,763 miles

O/s/r tyre perished

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/f wiper blade deteriorated but clearing the screen

Fail 22 Jan 2015 16,743 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

O/s/r tyre perished

o/s/f tyre perished

o/s/f wiper blade deteriorated but clearing the screen

Pass 31 Jan 2014 15,073 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 15,073 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 13,687 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 12,336 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 12,336 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 11,596 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 9,039 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 6,735 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 4,652 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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DN54 YHD is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 DN54 YHD, 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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DN54 YHD is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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