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DE05 MUU

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

53,036 mi
Last recorded53,036 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 MUU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 29 Jun 2026 53,036 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 51,759 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front wipers worn

Pass 29 Jun 2024 50,851 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2023 49,904 miles

Nearside rear light lens damaged

Pass 18 Jun 2022 49,102 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 48,202 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 47,396 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 46,701 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 44,910 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 43,279 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 42,442 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 39,385 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 35,034 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)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2012 28,925 miles

wiper blades poor

Pass 19 Aug 2011 21,594 miles

slight smell of fuel in engine bay

Pass 20 Aug 2010 15,114 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 11,674 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 8,662 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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DE05 MUU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DE05 MUU, 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 DE05 MUU registered?

DE05 MUU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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