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DA55 EPE

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

27,614 mi
Last recorded27,614 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA55 EPE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2023 27,614 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 27,076 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 26,460 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 25,743 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 25,743 miles

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 25,373 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 24,320 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 24,320 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 23,425 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 22,496 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 22,496 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 21,386 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 21,386 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 175/65/R14 82T (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 20,027 miles

advise all four tyres for condition 175/65/R14 82T

Fail 8 Dec 2014 20,027 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

advise all four tyres for condition 175/65/R14 82T

Pass 29 Nov 2013 18,433 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 16,777 miles

tyre walls scuffed

Pass 5 Dec 2011 14,795 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s & o/s/f tyre walls scuffed

Pass 13 Dec 2010 11,569 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

all 4 tyre walls showing cracks in walls

Fail 13 Dec 2010 11,569 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

all 4 tyre walls showing cracks in walls

Pass 19 Dec 2009 8,915 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2009 8,915 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 7,074 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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DA55 EPE is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 DA55 EPE, 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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DA55 EPE is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 December 2005.

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