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DY05 ZTU

2005 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

101,953 mi
Last recorded101,953 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY05 ZTU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2023 101,953 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 99,662 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 97,101 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Feb 2021 97,101 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 92,152 miles

car been standing

Pass 30 Mar 2019 91,569 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 91,565 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Mar 2018 88,819 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 84,028 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 84,028 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 82,225 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 76,369 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 17,157 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 64,152 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 64,152 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 24 Mar 2012 59,015 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 59,015 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 52,256 miles

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

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

both wiper blades poor advise replacement

service light on

Pass 24 Mar 2010 45,789 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 35,327 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 26,870 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 ZTU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZTU, 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 ZTU registered?

DY05 ZTU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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The MOT history for DY05 ZTU shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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