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CE55 UNK

2005 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

110,010 mi
Last recorded110,010 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE55 UNK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2022 110,010 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded within 3-0cm of axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2022 110,010 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.55mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.05mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded within 3-0cm of axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 102,720 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2021 102,720 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 99,278 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 99,278 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 94,900 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.75mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.42mm (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear chassis corroded on both sides by axle mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 91,220 miles

Both rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 9 Aug 2017 85,435 miles

Fuel injector leaking

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 2 Aug 2017 85,435 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Fuel injector leaking

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 4 Aug 2016 80,500 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Advise corrosion to both front brake discs

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 4 Aug 2016 80,500 miles

Advise corrosion to both front brake discs

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 75,045 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Slight cracking on inner sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 63,770 miles

Advise both rear bump stops missing

Advise both rear tyres cracking

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 57,247 miles

Advise condition of nearside front and rear tyres(sidewall)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 50,771 miles

advise condition of nearside rear tyre(sidewall)

both inner front brake discs corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2010 46,064 miles

advise slight corrosion front brake discs

Fail 20 Aug 2010 46,064 miles

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

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

advise slight corrosion front brake discs

Pass 3 Sep 2009 40,191 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 34,755 miles

advise both rear tyres close to legal limit and slight sidewall wear on f/n/s tyre

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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CE55 UNK is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CE55 UNK, 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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CE55 UNK is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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