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DY05 LKM

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

117,162 mi
Last recorded117,162 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY05 LKM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2017 117,162 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 23 Mar 2017 117,162 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 111,825 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2016 111,741 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 104,890 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 81,323 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 81,323 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 68,791 miles

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

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

corrosion in rear exhaust system.

Fail 26 Feb 2013 68,760 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

corrosion in rear exhaust system.

Pass 1 Mar 2012 57,736 miles

rear exhaust box rusted but not leaking

Fail 1 Mar 2012 57,736 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust box rusted but not leaking

Pass 21 Feb 2011 46,614 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 46,614 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 34,374 miles

n/s/f tyre worn 2mm.

rear & o/s/f tyres worn 3mm.

Fail 22 Feb 2010 34,374 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn 2mm.

rear & o/s/f tyres worn 3mm.

Pass 27 Feb 2009 21,075 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 12,225 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 12,225 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 LKM is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 DY05 LKM, 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 LKM is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 April 2005.

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