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DY05 VVH

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

183,479 mi
Last recorded183,479 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY05 VVH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2019 183,479 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 179,667 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2018 179,667 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 174,769 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Oct 2017 174,769 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 169,775 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 163,254 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 155,854 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 153,365 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 17 Jun 2014 153,361 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 143,777 miles

crack in screen n/s

Pass 19 Jun 2012 130,144 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 130,144 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2011 111,781 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 91,626 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 91,626 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2009 70,126 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 70,126 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 May 2008 51,548 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 VVH is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VVH, 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 VVH registered?

DY05 VVH is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 April 2005.

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