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DY55 MYJ

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

72,773 mi
Last recorded72,773 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 MYJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2019 72,773 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyre treads getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Oct 2019 72,773 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded + holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyre treads getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 70,608 miles

Front reg plate cracked & damaged

Fail 26 Sep 2018 70,608 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working Rear high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator incorrect colour Both front & n/s/r (4.4.3 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Dip (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front reg plate cracked & damaged

Pass 15 Feb 2017 64,839 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 57,496 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 48,508 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 41,744 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

coil spring corroded but still complete

Pass 21 Nov 2012 37,751 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 32,963 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 28,246 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 16 Nov 2010 28,245 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 23,646 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 16,817 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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DY55 MYJ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DY55 MYJ, 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 MYJ registered?

DY55 MYJ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 November 2005.

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