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DE05 UPN

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2016
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,014 mi
Last recorded53,014 miles
Recorded on8 May 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 UPN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2015 53,014 miles

rear exhaust box has corrosion to the casing

Fail 8 May 2015 53,014 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust box has corrosion to the casing

Pass 7 May 2014 40,752 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 28,372 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 May 2012 18,360 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 18,352 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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 UPN is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DE05 UPN, 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 UPN registered?

DE05 UPN is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 May 2005.

Is DE05 UPN safe to buy?

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