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DY05 JFF

2005 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

105,494 mi
Last recorded105,494 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY05 JFF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2019 105,494 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 105,494 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 104,518 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 104,518 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 4 May 2017 94,938 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2017 94,938 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 84,776 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 84,776 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 May 2015 74,962 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 69,591 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 69,576 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

N/S/R tyre bald on outer edge

Pass 7 Jun 2013 63,251 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 63,521 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 56,892 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 48,899 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Fail 20 Jan 2011 48,898 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Coolant leak

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2010 43,147 miles

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

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 12 Jan 2010 43,147 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 13 Jan 2009 37,372 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 36,076 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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DY05 JFF is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DY05 JFF, 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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DY05 JFF is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 May 2005.

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