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DY05 UMS

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

61,329 mi
Last recorded61,329 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY05 UMS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 61,329 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2019 60,978 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 May 2018 57,460 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Centre exhaust corroded

Exhaust system and back box corroded

Play in nearside front arb link

Rear axle bushes deteriorated

Rear springs corroded

Rear wiper deteriorated

Suspension bushes perished

Pass 13 Apr 2017 51,583 miles

Backbox outer skin corroded

Nearside rear tyre perished

Slight engine oil leak

Slight play nearside front arb link

Suspension bushes slightly perished

Pass 20 Oct 2015 43,185 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 37,943 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2014 37,942 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2013 34,257 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 30,486 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 5 Oct 2012 30,486 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 Oct 2011 28,137 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 25,724 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 23,158 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 20,143 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 20,143 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 26 Feb 2008 19,511 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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 UMS is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 UMS, 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 UMS is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 March 2005.

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