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DY05 SYA

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

55,000 mi
Last recorded55,000 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2019 55,000 miles

Exhaust corroded but not leaking.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 27 Aug 2019 55,000 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust corroded but not leaking.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 15 Aug 2018 51,460 miles

Rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2017 50,107 miles

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2016 48,153 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 48,153 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 42,826 miles

Exhaust corroded - in poor condition

Fail 25 Aug 2015 42,826 miles

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

Exhaust corroded - in poor condition

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

Fail 27 Aug 2014 37,146 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 37,146 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 33,092 miles

rear exhaust box corroded.

Fail 16 Aug 2013 33,092 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded.

Pass 15 Aug 2012 30,391 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 27,202 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 20,385 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 19,163 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 17,482 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 16,957 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 SYA is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 SYA, 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 SYA registered?

DY05 SYA is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 May 2005.

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The MOT history for DY05 SYA shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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