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DE55 UUB

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,453 mi
Last recorded83,453 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2017 83,453 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2-3mm tread depth. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Jun 2017 83,452 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported oxygen sensor harness under bonnet. (1.9.2a)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner tread. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2-3mm tread depth. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 80,651 miles

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

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

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)

Fail 24 Jul 2015 76,660 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside rear tyre wearing low and cracked.

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 76,660 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear tyre wearing low and cracked.

Fail 29 Jul 2014 73,227 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 73,227 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 68,843 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 64,136 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 64,136 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 55,374 miles

Exhaust rear silencer mounting strap starting to corrode

Fail 28 Oct 2011 55,374 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust rear silencer mounting strap starting to corrode

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 46,915 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 37,410 miles

front tyre treads worn close to limits, n/s 2mm o/s 2.5mm

Pass 5 Nov 2008 27,454 miles

both front tyres worn to 3mm of tread

offside front wiper blade splitting advise change soon

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 UUB is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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