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DY55 UZT

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

69,207 mi
Last recorded69,207 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Sep 2021 69,207 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside side repeater lens missing

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 68,648 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 67,407 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 67,401 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 61,623 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 55,865 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Low on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Oct 2017 55,865 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Low on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Low on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 50,318 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 45,543 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 45,543 miles

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

exhaust back box in poor condtion

Pass 8 Jan 2015 41,270 miles

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)

exhaust middle box deteriorated

exhaust rear box deteriorated

Pass 20 Jan 2014 37,466 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 34,216 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2012 29,514 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2012 29,514 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 25,844 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge & tread 2.5mm

Fail 29 Jan 2011 25,844 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge & tread 2.5mm

Fail 26 Sep 2009 20,310 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2009 20,310 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 16,568 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 UZT is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 UZT, 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 UZT registered?

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

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