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DY55 DXO

2005 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

121,220 mi
Last recorded121,220 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 DXO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2019 121,220 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 117,561 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 117,561 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 113,850 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 113,850 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 107,067 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 102,525 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 88,154 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 88,154 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Exhaust heatshield loose , engine under tray loose .

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 72,263 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 72,263 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 60,591 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 60,591 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 50,529 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 50,529 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

front wiper blades poor condition

Fail 10 Sep 2010 38,536 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 38,536 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 25,092 miles

both front wipers smearing

Fail 26 Aug 2008 24,355 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 24,355 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2008 24,199 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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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DY55 DXO 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 57.1%.

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 DY55 DXO, 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 DY55 DXO registered?

DY55 DXO is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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