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DU05 FYX

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

63,395 mi
Last recorded63,395 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU05 FYX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2021 63,395 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 59,120 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 15 Oct 2019 59,057 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front headlight unit bolt missing

Offside Front fog light not working

front grill loose

Pass 27 Sep 2018 49,917 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 27 Sep 2018 49,917 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Oct 2017 43,542 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 43,542 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 40,526 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 40,526 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 34,532 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 34,532 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 30,217 miles

exhaust centre and rear silencer outer casings corroded

slight play in offside steering rack-end

Fail 4 Feb 2014 30,215 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

exhaust centre and rear silencer outer casings corroded

offside front (inner) brake disc corroded

offside front brake pads getting low

slight play in offside steering rack-end

Pass 25 Feb 2013 26,492 miles

front discs poor

rear silencer outer causing poor

Pass 24 Feb 2012 23,017 miles

exhaust centre silencer outer casing corroding (slight leak).

exhaust rear silencer outer casing corroded

front brake discs worn and corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2012 23,016 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

exhaust centre silencer outer casing corroding (slight leak).

exhaust rear silencer outer casing corroded

front brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2011 19,816 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 17,189 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 14,218 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 11,223 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 FYX is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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