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EY05 DVU

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

103,709 mi
Last recorded103,709 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY05 DVU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2017 103,709 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 103,663 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 100,103 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 97,952 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 97,942 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 87,935 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 80,105 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 80,105 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 30 Mar 2012 69,506 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 69,504 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 58,027 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 58,027 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 45,094 miles

all tyre sidewalls split

Fail 18 Mar 2010 45,083 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

all tyre sidewalls split

front pads worn

Pass 25 Mar 2009 32,461 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 18,963 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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EY05 DVU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EY05 DVU, 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 EY05 DVU registered?

EY05 DVU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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