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DY55 NYF

2005 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

121,272 mi
Last recorded121,272 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 NYF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2021 121,272 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2021 121,266 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 117,289 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2020 117,280 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 103,808 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

gear selector cables rubbing on steering motor

Pass 25 Apr 2018 102,312 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak ()

Towbar assembly repaired but not inappropriately (6.6.7)

Fail 21 Apr 2018 102,310 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak ()

Towbar assembly repaired but not inappropriately (6.6.7)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 101,109 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 99,188 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 97,601 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coolant resivoir insecure

oil leak

Fail 1 Dec 2015 97,601 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

coolant resivoir insecure

oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2014 88,560 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 80,216 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 19 Nov 2012 72,979 miles

various small stone chips to windscreen

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

nearside rear tyre has cracking to inner sidewall

offside front tyre wearing low outside central band on the inner edge

turbo exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 19 Nov 2012 72,979 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

nearside rear tyre has cracking to inner sidewall

offside front tyre wearing low outside central band on the inner edge

turbo exhaust heatshield loose

various small stone chips to windscreen

Pass 8 Dec 2011 65,517 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 Dec 2010 59,016 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 59,016 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 52,289 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 44,961 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 36,589 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 NYF is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NYF, 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 NYF registered?

DY55 NYF is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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