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LY05 DFO

2005 Citroen C3

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

76,778 mi
Last recorded76,778 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY05 DFO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2022 76,778 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 75,752 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 74,882 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 73,159 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 71,289 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 69,507 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 67,602 miles

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)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 65,372 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 62,927 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2014 62,925 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 57,418 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 47,023 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 34,689 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 28,003 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 28,003 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 19,999 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 19,999 miles

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

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 DFO is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 DFO, 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 LY05 DFO registered?

LY05 DFO is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 June 2005.

Is LY05 DFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY05 DFO shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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