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LY05 DFA

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

102,601 mi
Last recorded102,601 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY05 DFA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2024 102,601 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 95,645 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated PROMPT (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated PROMPT (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 88,966 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 84,584 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 84,584 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 77,445 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 70,134 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 May 2017 59,900 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 4 May 2017 59,900 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 May 2016 52,903 miles

Rear exhaust silencer corroded and peeling.

Pass 5 May 2015 47,986 miles

rear exhaust outer skin corroded and partly separated.

Pass 6 May 2014 42,776 miles

rear exhaust partly corroded.

Fail 6 May 2014 42,776 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

condensation in offside headlamp unit.

rear exhaust partly corroded.

Pass 8 May 2013 37,374 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust silencer partly deteriorated.

Fail 8 May 2013 37,374 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust silencer partly deteriorated.

Pass 30 Apr 2012 32,987 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 28,787 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 28,787 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 13 May 2010 23,977 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 20,492 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 14,702 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 12 May 2008 14,702 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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LY05 DFA is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LY05 DFA, 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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LY05 DFA is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 May 2005.

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