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DE55 SKZ

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

58,447 mi
Last recorded58,447 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 SKZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2017 58,447 miles

Central Rear wiper dont clear well

Lower Oil leak ()

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

Nearside Front wing dint

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

Offside Rear wing dint

Fail 17 Oct 2017 58,441 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Central Rear wiper dont clear well

Lower Oil leak ()

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

Nearside Front wing dint

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

Offside Rear wing dint

Pass 5 Sep 2016 55,586 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and o/s/f lining in the disc (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear door and wing damage but no sharp eadge

Pass 11 Sep 2015 52,186 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 52,168 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 21 Jul 2014 46,664 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 46,664 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 38,227 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 38,227 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 32,986 miles

both rear tyres close to limit and cracking

play in offside front roll bar drop link

Fail 25 Jul 2012 32,986 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres close to limit and cracking

play in offside front roll bar drop link

Pass 22 Aug 2011 25,921 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 17,386 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 15,650 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/f tyre sidewall cut,shoulder wear poor.

Fail 17 Oct 2009 15,600 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/f tyre sidewall cut,shoulder wear poor.

Pass 23 Oct 2008 11,477 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 11,477 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 SKZ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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

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