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DY55 XDT

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

125,055 mi
Last recorded125,055 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2023 125,055 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both worn (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear back box tail pipe is corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2022 117,007 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 110,277 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 103,665 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 99,287 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 94,227 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 88,396 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 86,271 miles

Nearside Front brake disc inner face badly corrodded

Nearside Front brake disc inner face badly corrodded

Nearside Rear suspension axle bump stop missing

Offside Front brake disc inner face badly corrodded

Offside Rear suspension axle bump stop missing

Pass 3 Nov 2015 82,535 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 77,878 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2013 71,702 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 66,376 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 59,440 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 59,440 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 51,422 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 44,079 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 44,030 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 36,887 miles

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

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

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

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

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 XDT is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 XDT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DY55 XDT registered?

DY55 XDT is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 December 2005.

Is DY55 XDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY55 XDT shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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