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DY55 NYC

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

121,169 mi
Last recorded121,169 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 NYC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2018 121,169 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

heat sheild loose

Fail 24 Feb 2018 121,166 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

heat sheild loose

Pass 1 Mar 2017 118,020 miles

Both front tyres worn close to the legal limit

General corrosion throughout vehicle

Pass 17 Feb 2016 109,647 miles

engine sump has slight leak

Pass 24 Nov 2014 99,944 miles

rear bumper missing

Pass 7 Aug 2014 96,175 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 96,158 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 80,401 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 66,132 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2012 66,132 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Aug 2011 53,838 miles

n/s/f tyre worn down to 3mm of tread

o/s/f tyre worn down to 2mm of tread

Pass 11 Sep 2009 24,645 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 6,067 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 NYC is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 NYC, 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 NYC registered?

DY55 NYC is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 September 2005.

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