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DS05 SYG

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

75,269 mi
Last recorded75,269 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 75,269 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 64,034 miles

Offside outer sill weak

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 57,660 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2023 52,482 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 47,432 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 44,721 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking inner sidewall and outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 40,885 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 37,909 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 33,301 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Jul 2017 29,694 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 28,812 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 26,645 miles

rear exhaust box has slight corossion

Pass 10 Jul 2014 24,090 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 24,090 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Both rear tyres cracked and perished (175/65/14)

N/s/f tyre cracked and perished

O/s steering arm has slight movement

O/s/f tyre cracked and perished

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 21,994 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 19,520 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 19,455 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 16,206 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 11,907 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 8,828 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 6,206 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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DS05 SYG is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 SYG, 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 SYG registered?

DS05 SYG is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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