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DY55 UZV

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

138,543 mi
Last recorded138,543 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Oct 2021 138,543 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view mould inbetween glass (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed hinge slight play (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 137,788 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 136,079 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 134,497 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 132,878 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 130,851 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust front downpipe bracket broken

Fail 12 Sep 2016 130,851 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust front downpipe bracket broken

Pass 5 Oct 2015 123,206 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Oct 2015 123,206 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Oct 2014 113,114 miles

Drivers side front tyre worn on the inner edge.

Exhaust centre section deteriorated.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 113,114 miles

Drivers side front tyre worn on the inner edge.

Exhaust centre section deteriorated.

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 100,082 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2013 100,082 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2012 89,301 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

rear silencer rusted

some rust on front brake discs

Pass 11 Oct 2011 77,934 miles

Water ingress into offside headlamp. does not affect headlamp aim

Fail 11 Oct 2011 77,934 miles

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

Water ingress into offside headlamp. does not affect headlamp aim

Pass 8 Oct 2010 65,539 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)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 49,188 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 36,410 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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 UZV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 UZV, 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 UZV registered?

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

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