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CK55 DLU

2005 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2023
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

144,626 mi
Last recorded144,626 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK55 DLU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2022 144,626 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 136,272 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 134,698 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective rubber mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis member/coil spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre tread perished

nearside/offside outer sill edges corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2020 134,698 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perishing to shoulder /cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective rubber mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder worn to zero (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front tyre tread perished

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis member/coil spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

nearside/offside outer sill edges corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2019 133,269 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2019 133,269 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 130,608 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Oct 2018 130,608 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 127,553 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 127,553 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 123,130 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 5 Oct 2016 123,130 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users condensated (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 116,083 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Fail 30 Sep 2015 116,083 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Fail 2 Oct 2014 106,778 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhust rusty

Pass 2 Oct 2014 106,778 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhust rusty

Pass 7 Oct 2013 99,236 miles

rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 12 Oct 2012 90,905 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 79,536 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 79,536 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 55,492 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)

rear registration plate delaminating

Pass 24 Sep 2009 40,773 miles

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

bonnet stay missing.

front brake pads low.

nearside front wiper blade split at ends.

Fail 23 Sep 2009 40,771 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

bonnet stay missing.

front brake pads low.

nearside front wiper blade split at ends.

Pass 29 Sep 2008 28,744 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 28,744 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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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CK55 DLU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CK55 DLU, 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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CK55 DLU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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