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DE05 URD

2005 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

80,244 mi
Last recorded80,244 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 URD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2017 80,244 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 74,638 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre has nail/screw in outer shoulder

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front service brake slight binding

Rear exhaust silencer/band corroded/repaired

front brake discs/pads due for replacement/worn

Fail 17 Jun 2016 74,510 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring slight corrosion

Nearside Rear tyre has nail/screw in outer shoulder

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front service brake slight binding

Rear exhaust silencer/band corroded/repaired

front brake discs/pads due for replacement/worn

Pass 1 Jul 2015 69,665 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust hanger corroded and loose

Fail 1 Jul 2015 69,665 miles

Nearside Rear 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 (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust hanger corroded and loose

Fail 23 Jun 2014 66,058 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear exhaust strap broken

Pass 23 Jun 2014 66,058 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Rear exhaust strap broken

Pass 4 Jul 2013 59,709 miles

Front tyres starting to get abit low on tread slightly

O/S/F H/Light lens getting abit condensated and starting to effect dipped beam image

Pass 28 Jun 2012 54,761 miles

Appears to be dry,squeaky noise coming from rear brakes when the brake pedal is applied and released

Both w/blades abit split at ends

O/S/F H/Light lens getting abit condensated and starting to effect dipped beam image

Pass 28 Jun 2011 49,144 miles

O/S H/Light lens getting abit condensated and starting to effect beam image

Pass 24 May 2010 37,833 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 37,741 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 37,741 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 May 2009 29,780 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 16,309 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 URD is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DE05 URD, 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 URD registered?

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

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