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DY55 XDB

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

100,646 mi
Last recorded100,646 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 XDB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2016 100,646 miles

engine oil on 1/2

Fail 6 Sep 2016 100,646 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Front Service brake application uneven across the axle o/s reading low (3.7.D.2b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

engine oil on 1/2

Pass 13 Aug 2015 98,694 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 91,190 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 91,190 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 81,763 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 72,692 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Sep 2011 65,763 miles

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

child seat fitted n/s/r unable to check seat belt

Pass 27 Sep 2010 53,600 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2010 53,598 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 43,344 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 29 Sep 2009 43,344 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 31,699 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 XDB is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XDB, 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 XDB registered?

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

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