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DY05 SXX

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

116,505 mi
Last recorded116,505 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY05 SXX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Dec 2020 116,505 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2019 110,535 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides!! (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 99,629 miles

Centre brake light not working

Early signs of corrosion appearing under the car

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured Both sides (1.4.A.2f)

OIL LEAK

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 May 2017 98,159 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 96,504 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 94,027 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 91,342 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 87,589 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 80,529 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2012 80,523 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 70,782 miles

Airbag light on

Backbox poor condition

Front discs poor condition

Front lower bumper damaged

N/S/R door handle incomplete

O/S mirror damaged

Oil level flashing

Small chip in N/S screen

Various oil leaks

Fail 8 Apr 2011 70,782 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Airbag light on

Backbox poor condition

Front discs poor condition

Front lower bumper damaged

N/S/R door handle incomplete

O/S mirror damaged

O/S/F tyre worn 175/65R14

Oil level flashing

Small chip in N/S screen

Various oil leaks

Pass 29 Apr 2010 60,979 miles

Air con pipe broken

Damage to O/S/F bumper, covers and mirror

Front brakes worn

Fail 28 Apr 2010 60,979 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Air con pipe broken

Damage to O/S/F bumper, covers and mirror

Front brakes worn

Pass 8 May 2009 46,532 miles

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)

Pass 1 May 2008 38,706 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 38,657 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 SXX is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2005 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 57,373 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 SXX, 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 DY05 SXX registered?

DY05 SXX is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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