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MD54 DYX

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

81,536 mi
Last recorded81,536 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD54 DYX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2019 81,536 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 81,530 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 74,877 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 73,266 miles

Offside wiper smearing

Fail 16 Jan 2017 73,266 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside wiper smearing

Pass 22 Jan 2016 71,902 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 71,901 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 68,078 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Jan 2015 68,078 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 63,438 miles

Corrossion to front & rear suspension & steering components

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

Oil leak

Play to steering rack inner joint(s)-Advise Replacement

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Unable to fully assess brake pipes due to excess amounts of grease

Fail 1 Mar 2014 63,438 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Corrossion to front & rear suspension & steering components

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Play to steering rack inner joint(s)-Advise Replacement

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Unable to fully assess brake pipes due to excess amounts of grease

Pass 28 Feb 2013 58,691 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 55,006 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 55,006 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 13 Jan 2011 51,172 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front discs corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2011 51,172 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front discs corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2010 44,375 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 36,622 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 26,223 miles

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

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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MD54 DYX is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 MD54 DYX, 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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MD54 DYX is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 February 2005.

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