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DE55 VVD

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

72,895 mi
Last recorded72,895 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2017 72,895 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 68,760 miles

Central stop lamp not working

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

Offside Front tyre worn inner and outer edges

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

Offside Rear tyre sidewalls slightly perished

Pass 12 Nov 2015 62,531 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 55,869 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 48,617 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 42,730 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 42,730 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2011 37,328 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 37,328 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 31,567 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 31,567 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 26,279 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 20,064 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 VVD is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 VVD, 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 VVD registered?

DE55 VVD is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 November 2005.

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