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CT55 DWU

2005 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

130,118 mi
Last recorded130,118 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT55 DWU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2018 130,118 miles

inner and outer sills painted in underseal unable to fully inspect

noise from near side rear wheel bearing

Fail 17 Nov 2018 130,118 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

noise from near side rear wheel bearing

Pass 10 Nov 2017 127,229 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 127,229 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 122,997 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 117,682 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 109,396 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 103,630 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 91,415 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 77,939 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 77,939 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 64,866 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 64,866 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2009 55,706 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 44,692 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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CT55 DWU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 CT55 DWU, 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 CT55 DWU registered?

CT55 DWU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 November 2005.

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