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DY05 VUC

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,350 mi
Last recorded53,350 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY05 VUC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2019 53,350 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 51,150 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner & outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all round (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 48,535 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 46,518 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2016 46,518 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 43,154 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 41,141 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Apr 2013 39,089 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

coolant cap missing

Pass 19 Apr 2012 36,987 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Apr 2012 36,931 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Apr 2011 33,264 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Apr 2011 33,264 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 29,172 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Apr 2010 29,172 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 24,358 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Apr 2009 24,358 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Apr 2008 18,023 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Apr 2008 18,023 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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 VUC is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol 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 VUC, 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 VUC registered?

DY05 VUC is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 March 2005.

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