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DE55 FNU

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

117,174 mi
Last recorded117,174 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 FNU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2017 117,174 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 104,524 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 29 Oct 2016 104,522 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 80,678 miles

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

slight bind o/s/r brake

Pass 21 Oct 2013 70,664 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 Oct 2013 70,664 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2012 69,091 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

n/s/f mud flap insecure

Fail 24 Oct 2011 64,832 miles

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

n/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 24 Oct 2011 64,832 miles

n/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 25 Oct 2010 55,042 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 55,041 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

condensation in o/s front headlight lens, slightly affecting beam output

front tyres low on tread (2mm) and wearing on inner edges

n/s rear indicator fading in colour

slight judder in o/s front brake

Pass 19 Oct 2009 43,837 miles

slight fading in colour in o/s rear indicator

stonechip in zone 'B' of windscreen

Pass 23 Oct 2008 31,670 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)

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 FNU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DE55 FNU, 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 DE55 FNU registered?

DE55 FNU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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