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DU05 FYO

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

156,282 mi
Last recorded156,282 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU05 FYO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2023 156,282 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2023 156,282 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 155,374 miles

exhaust center corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2021 154,348 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 153,468 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 151,411 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 147,202 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 127,515 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 109,262 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 96,807 miles

both front tyres worn on edge

Pass 3 Mar 2014 82,627 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 82,627 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 6 Mar 2013 66,535 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 66,535 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 54,048 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2012 54,048 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 38,657 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 23,285 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 23,241 miles

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 17,242 miles

no seat belt fitted to o/s rear passenger seat.

Fail 27 Feb 2009 17,242 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 13,803 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 13,746 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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 FYO is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 FYO, 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 FYO registered?

DU05 FYO is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 March 2005.

Is DU05 FYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU05 FYO shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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