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DY05 WVM

2005 Citroen C3

Beige Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

115,762 mi
Last recorded115,762 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY05 WVM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2016 115,762 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 115,762 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 108,152 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2014 99,051 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 82,359 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Aug 2013 82,359 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Aug 2012 69,311 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 69,309 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 51,649 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 51,648 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 37,221 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 37,221 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 18 Aug 2009 28,332 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 28,332 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 21,009 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 21,009 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 WVM is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 WVM, 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 WVM registered?

DY05 WVM is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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The MOT history for DY05 WVM shows 17 tests with a 52.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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