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DA55 ERV

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

65,460 mi
Last recorded65,460 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA55 ERV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2019 65,460 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inside (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 61,393 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded / heavily lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s & o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s & o/s (rack rods) ()

Nearside Front tyre side walls heavily age cracking

Nearside Rear tyre side walls heavily age cracking & tread wearing close too wear bars

Offside Rear tyre side walls heavily age cracking

engine sump pan corroded

exhaust back box baffles loose

Fail 16 Nov 2018 61,392 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded / heavily lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s & o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s & o/s (rack rods) ()

Nearside Front tyre side walls heavily age cracking

Nearside Rear tyre side walls heavily age cracking & tread wearing close too wear bars

Offside Rear tyre side walls heavily age cracking

engine sump pan corroded

exhaust back box baffles loose

Pass 24 Nov 2017 57,467 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 57,466 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 52,415 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 46,740 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 46,740 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 42,870 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 42,870 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 38,086 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 38,081 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 32,149 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 26,913 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 26,902 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 21,684 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 21,684 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 16,883 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 13,043 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 ERV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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