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DE55 EOW

2005 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

127,772 mi
Last recorded127,772 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 EOW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2021 127,772 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outter sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 121,852 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 115,061 miles

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill Slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2019 115,061 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill Slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 106,650 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 106,631 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 98,865 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2017 98,865 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 89,301 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 81,221 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 72,301 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 64,235 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 55,072 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 46,788 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 38,299 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 29,364 miles

o/s/f tyre has slight damage to sidewall.

Fail 13 Sep 2008 22,394 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2008 22,394 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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DE55 EOW is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DE55 EOW, 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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DE55 EOW is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 4 November 2005.

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