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DG55 BPV

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

114,971 mi
Last recorded114,971 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 BPV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2020 114,971 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wear on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 109,704 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 19 Oct 2019 109,704 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 106,707 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 102,100 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 98,802 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 91,944 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 91,940 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2014 81,703 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 72,276 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 63,394 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

advise back box corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2011 52,629 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 52,629 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 47,527 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 38,079 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 24,192 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 BPV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DG55 BPV, 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 BPV registered?

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

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