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DY05 VTZ

2005 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,983 mi
Last recorded43,983 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2019 43,983 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 41,654 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view case been repaired by means of tape. (8.1.2a)

Fail 9 Mar 2018 41,654 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section by flexi joint cracked and blowing. (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view case been repaired by means of tape. (8.1.2a)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 40,111 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2017 40,111 miles

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

Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 36,967 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear axle bump stop missing

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

injector blowing but no visible diesel leak

Fail 30 Mar 2016 36,967 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear axle bump stop missing

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

injector blowing but no visible diesel leak

Pass 12 Mar 2015 34,442 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both front tyres have edge wear

suspecting injector chuffing but cannot see the injector because of covers fitted

Fail 12 Mar 2015 34,442 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

both front tyres have edge wear

suspecting injector chuffing but cannot see the injector because of covers fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2014 31,180 miles

drivers side mirror casing damaged but no sharp edges because has temp repair

n/s/r and o/s/r tyre cracking heavily on sidewalls inner and outer

Pass 26 Mar 2013 28,722 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear outer side wall cracked

offside rear outer side wall cracked

Fail 26 Mar 2013 28,722 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear outer side wall cracked

offside rear outer side wall cracked

Pass 22 Mar 2012 24,668 miles

fuel light staying on this may be a refusal to test after April 2012

injector leaking combustion gas

Pass 21 Mar 2011 21,155 miles

injector blowing

Pass 25 Mar 2010 17,798 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 17,798 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 14,644 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside,offside rear tyres cracking

unable to see front brake discs(both sides)to inspect properly

Pass 20 Mar 2008 11,592 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 VTZ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VTZ, 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 VTZ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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