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DU05 FYM

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

135,365 mi
Last recorded135,365 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU05 FYM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2020 135,365 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 135,365 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 126,022 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2019 126,005 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2018 114,442 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 114,442 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 105,523 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 96,348 miles

E.M.L light on

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 26 Feb 2016 96,348 miles

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

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

E.M.L light on

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 89,078 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 72,275 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 61,453 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 50,867 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 41,770 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 32,440 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 32,440 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 27,328 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 21,947 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 21,947 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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DU05 FYM is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DU05 FYM, 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 DU05 FYM registered?

DU05 FYM is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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