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MT05 DYS

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

73,158 mi
Last recorded73,158 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT05 DYS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2016 73,158 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2016 73,155 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 67,675 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output condensation (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

slight corrosion to exhaust back box

Fail 29 Oct 2015 67,675 miles

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

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

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

slight corrosion to exhaust back box

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output condensation (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 62,703 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2014 62,703 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 52,278 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2013 52,278 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2012 42,418 miles

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

exhaust backbox slight corrosion

Fail 10 Nov 2012 42,418 miles

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

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

exhaust backbox slight corrosion

Pass 15 Oct 2011 34,293 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2011 34,293 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2010 28,279 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 23,535 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 17,500 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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MT05 DYS is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DYS, 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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MT05 DYS is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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