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EJ55 DYF

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

43,009 mi
Last recorded43,009 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2011
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 DYF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2011 43,009 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake discs worn

Fail 12 Dec 2011 43,009 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 30,505 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 30,505 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 18,055 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 13,605 miles

Offside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

nearside front tyre sidewall deteriorated

nearside front wiper slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 Dec 2008 13,605 miles

Offside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre sidewall deteriorated

nearside front wiper slightly deteriorated

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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EJ55 DYF is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 EJ55 DYF, 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 EJ55 DYF registered?

EJ55 DYF is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 December 2005.

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