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DY55 UZM

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

106,713 mi
Last recorded106,713 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 UZM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2023 106,713 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2023 106,705 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 104,069 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 102,867 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 100,849 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 98,926 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 12 Aug 2020 98,926 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 90,403 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 90,403 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 80,496 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 73,215 miles

Oil leak Engine ()

Fail 4 Aug 2017 73,215 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge of tread.

Oil leak Engine ()

Pass 11 Aug 2016 65,820 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 58,026 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 48,828 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 39,680 miles

back box corded

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 6 Aug 2013 39,680 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

back box corded

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 2 Aug 2012 30,811 miles

ALL four tyres slightly perished

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

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

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

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

Unable to test nearside rear seat or seatbelt due to childseat fitted

back box crodded

Fail 31 Jul 2012 30,811 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

ALL four tyres slightly perished

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

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

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

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

Unable to test nearside rear seat or seatbelt due to childseat fitted

back box crodded

Pass 17 Aug 2011 22,124 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 20,061 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 17,509 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 14,554 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 UZM is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 UZM, 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 UZM registered?

DY55 UZM is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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