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DY55 XDG

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

79,496 mi
Last recorded79,496 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 XDG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2020 79,496 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 78,368 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 76,157 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

nearside front macpherson strut top fitted correctly?

offside front brake sticking

Pass 7 Aug 2017 73,270 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside front brake sticking

Pass 9 Aug 2016 65,524 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn low on the outer shoulder of the tread

Offside Rear Slight sound from wheel bearing

Fail 5 Aug 2016 65,511 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn low on the outer shoulder of the tread

Offside Rear Slight sound from wheel bearing

Pass 19 Oct 2015 55,169 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 44,310 miles

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

Suspect leaking injector.

Pass 22 Oct 2013 39,892 miles

Fuel injector leaking.

Pass 10 Oct 2012 16,332 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 38,203 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 36,652 miles

Both rear tyres cracking in tread.

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 34,556 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 23 Oct 2008 31,211 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 XDG is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 XDG, 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 XDG registered?

DY55 XDG is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 November 2005.

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