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SH05 DYT

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

100,498 mi
Last recorded100,498 miles
Recorded on22 May 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH05 DYT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2015 100,498 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 100,498 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front 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)

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

Pass 22 May 2014 93,333 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

bonnet release catch insecure

bonnet stay broken

nearside rear door cannot be opened from inside due to interior handle missing

Pass 11 May 2013 87,062 miles

Front bumper and wing damage

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear light cluster is slightly loose

Rear exhaust heatshield loose

Fail 10 May 2013 87,062 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 8 May 2012 80,612 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 79,561 miles

advise wheel alignment check.

Fail 26 Sep 2011 79,561 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

advise wheel alignment check.

Pass 28 Sep 2010 66,687 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 66,337 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 52,646 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 52,646 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 36,604 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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SH05 DYT is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SH05 DYT, 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 SH05 DYT registered?

SH05 DYT is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 July 2005.

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