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MT05 DYX

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,474 mi
Last recorded114,474 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT05 DYX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2017 114,474 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 107,585 miles

front brake pads low

slight free play in steering

tapping noise from engine

Fail 30 Dec 2016 107,585 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

front brake pads low

slight free play in steering

tapping noise from engine

Pass 17 Oct 2015 100,299 miles

Nearside Front headlamp misty

Fail 17 Oct 2015 100,299 miles

Nearside Front headlamp misty

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Fail 15 Oct 2015 100,283 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (5.4.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

bonnet release handle is insecure

Fail 20 Oct 2014 95,211 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear axle bushes worh

Pass 20 Oct 2014 95,211 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear axle bushes worh

Pass 11 Jul 2013 88,634 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)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 83,893 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 65,581 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 65,581 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 25 May 2010 50,792 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 40,507 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 30,754 miles

centre stop light has a loose connection as it lit when tapped

dipstick broken

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 DYX is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 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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MT05 DYX is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 May 2005.

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