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MT05 DYC

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,732 mi
Last recorded60,732 miles
Recorded on22 May 2013
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT05 DYC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2013 60,732 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 22 May 2013 60,732 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

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

center stop light not working

Pass 24 May 2012 53,255 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)

centre stop not working

small cut on centre of rear tyre n/s

Pass 23 May 2011 45,111 miles

Center stop light not working

Front brake discs worn

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside front brake binding slighly

Fail 23 May 2011 45,111 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Center stop light not working

Front brake discs worn

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside front brake binding slighly

Pass 15 May 2010 38,409 miles
Fail 23 May 2009 32,912 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2009 32,912 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 26,674 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)

rear tyre sidewalls heavily cracked not through to core

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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MT05 DYC is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 MT05 DYC, 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 MT05 DYC registered?

MT05 DYC is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 May 2005.

Is MT05 DYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT05 DYC shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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