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DE55 USU

2005 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

47,333 mi
Last recorded47,333 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 USU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2018 47,333 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Mar 2018 47,333 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 39,880 miles

front tyres have slight sidewall damge

offside rear tyre starting to perish

slight corrosion on exhaust

slight damage to front bumper

Fail 27 Feb 2017 39,880 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres have slight sidewall damge

offside rear tyre starting to perish

slight corrosion on exhaust

slight damage to front bumper

Pass 26 Feb 2016 38,280 miles

offside rear tyre starting to perish

slight corrosion on exhaust system

slight damage to front bumper

Fail 26 Feb 2016 38,280 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pipe split under bonnet (8.2.3)

offside rear tyre starting to perish

slight corrosion on exhaust system

slight damage to front bumper

Pass 3 Mar 2015 36,801 miles

Nearside 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)

Fail 3 Mar 2015 36,801 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 36,673 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 30,988 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Feb 2014 30,988 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 24,719 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 24,077 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 24,077 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 20,672 miles

Engine light on

Fail 11 Nov 2010 20,608 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Engine light on

Pass 19 Nov 2009 16,979 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 16,979 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 11,379 miles

play in the front n/s top mound

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 USU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 USU, 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 USU registered?

DE55 USU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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