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DG55 BPE

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

99,446 mi
Last recorded99,446 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 BPE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2022 99,446 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2022 99,446 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 89,746 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 89,746 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 83,276 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective split at end (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 81,441 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre + tyre showing slight deterioration ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 28 Aug 2018 78,262 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 75,917 miles

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

nail in n/s/r tyre

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2016 71,482 miles

both front tyres worn on both edges

both rear suspension springs corroded

exhaust system deteriorated

indicator switch weak

Fail 23 Aug 2016 71,461 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

both front tyres worn on both edges

both rear suspension springs corroded

exhaust system deteriorated

indicator switch weak

Pass 1 Sep 2015 66,979 miles

indicator switch weak.

Fail 29 Aug 2015 66,928 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

indicator switch weak.

Pass 26 Aug 2014 61,651 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 61,651 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 56,306 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)

Fail 20 Aug 2013 56,306 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive 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)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 50,457 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 24 Aug 2011 43,183 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2010 36,112 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 36,112 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)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 29,064 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 21,891 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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DG55 BPE is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 DG55 BPE, 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 DG55 BPE registered?

DG55 BPE is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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