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EJ55 DYP

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

73,226 mi
Last recorded73,226 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 DYP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2020 73,226 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe blowing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 61,905 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Mar 2019 61,902 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2018 47,585 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 36,847 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Strong advise (2.7.3)

Nearside Wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 29 Feb 2016 25,016 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 10,265 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 10,021 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 8,974 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 8,275 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 7,459 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 6,758 miles

offside rear tyre slightly deteriorated

Pass 5 Nov 2009 5,769 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 4,375 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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EJ55 DYP is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol 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 EJ55 DYP, 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 DYP registered?

EJ55 DYP is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 November 2005.

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