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LY05 DFX

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

107,447 mi
Last recorded107,447 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY05 DFX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2024 107,447 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 104,984 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 102,819 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 100,535 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 99,048 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 96,319 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 90,016 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 83,449 miles

offside front indicator

offside handbrake

rear exhaust

Pass 5 Aug 2016 76,554 miles

Rear exhaust box is rusty

Pass 4 Jan 2016 72,625 miles

o/s/r tyre more than 5 years old

water in o/s headlamp unit

Fail 4 Jan 2016 72,625 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/r tyre more than 5 years old

water in o/s headlamp unit

Pass 12 Jan 2015 68,230 miles

Oil leak

auxilery noise requires further inspection

front brake discs corroded

nearside cv joints worn/noisy

nearside rear brake slightly binding

offside rear tyre perrished and splitting

Fail 12 Jan 2015 68,230 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

auxilery noise requires further inspection

front brake discs corroded

nearside cv joints worn/noisy

offside rear tyre perrished and splitting

Fail 17 Jan 2014 63,354 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 63,354 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 63,236 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 63,236 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 28 Mar 2013 63,079 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 57,089 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 50,819 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking

Fail 27 Apr 2011 50,784 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 23 Apr 2010 43,017 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 34,091 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 DFX is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 LY05 DFX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LY05 DFX registered?

LY05 DFX is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 May 2005.

Is LY05 DFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY05 DFX shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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