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YF05 DZS

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

76,472 mi
Last recorded76,472 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF05 DZS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Nov 2021 76,472 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 72,690 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 May 2019 67,756 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 61,043 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 61,043 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 11 May 2017 56,040 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 50,041 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 44,375 miles

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 8 May 2015 44,370 miles

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

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

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

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 10 May 2014 39,837 miles

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

exhaust silencer skin corroded

Pass 18 May 2013 35,987 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 26 May 2012 32,456 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 29,003 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear tyres perished

Fail 21 May 2011 28,987 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear tyres perished

nearside front tyre has unusual wear/damage to the inner wall

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 8 May 2010 25,358 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2009 21,119 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 16,138 miles

both wiper blades worn

third brake lamp inoperative

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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YF05 DZS is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YF05 DZS, 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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YF05 DZS is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 May 2005.

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