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DS05 CYE

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,292 mi
Last recorded51,292 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS05 CYE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2019 51,292 miles

Central middle and rear outer skins on exhaust boxes correded

Pass 13 Mar 2018 49,986 miles

Rear wiper blade torn

Upper stop lamp inoprotive

Fail 12 Mar 2018 49,986 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear wiper blade torn

Upper stop lamp inoprotive

Pass 5 Apr 2017 48,986 miles

unable to check wheel nuts trims fitted

Pass 14 Jul 2016 47,375 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 35,177 miles

Nearside headlamp deteriorated due to water ingress. Beam pattern only just satisfactory.

Fail 15 Jul 2014 40,529 miles

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

rear silencer deteriorated also mounting corroded and broken

Pass 15 Jul 2014 40,529 miles

rear silencer deteriorated also mounting corroded and broken

Pass 15 Jul 2013 37,081 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 37,081 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 33,283 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 28,600 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 23,371 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 17,542 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 11,121 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 11,121 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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DS05 CYE is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DS05 CYE, 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 DS05 CYE registered?

DS05 CYE is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 June 2005.

Is DS05 CYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS05 CYE shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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