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DA55 ERU

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

87,393 mi
Last recorded87,393 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2024 87,393 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Oct 2024 87,393 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 79,694 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2023 79,694 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 76,893 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 74,652 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 72,362 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 69,751 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 64,869 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 64,869 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 60,727 miles

front tyres worn on inside edge

Fail 5 Oct 2017 60,727 miles

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

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

front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 5 Oct 2016 57,277 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 52,439 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 44,680 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 44,680 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 39,213 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 34,833 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 30,163 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 26,706 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 33,616 miles

slight cracking to all tyres side wall

slight kerb damage to offside front tyre

Pass 10 Oct 2008 17,413 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 ERU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 DA55 ERU, 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 DA55 ERU registered?

DA55 ERU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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