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YH05 DGU

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

97,940 mi
Last recorded97,940 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH05 DGU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2020 97,940 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 95,618 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 91,797 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2018 91,797 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 89,808 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 87,685 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back Box (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 87,870 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 87,870 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 24 Oct 2014 81,687 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 81,687 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 76,476 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2012 70,236 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 64,911 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 14 Sep 2010 59,869 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 53,116 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 42,977 miles

Condensation in Offside front lamp unit

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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YH05 DGU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YH05 DGU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YH05 DGU registered?

YH05 DGU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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