CarVerify

Free Car Check

DG55 BTE

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

75,605 mi
Last recorded75,605 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 BTE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2022 75,605 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 69,022 miles

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

ex back box corroded

Fail 12 Jan 2021 69,021 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

ex back box corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2019 60,123 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 57,926 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 57,091 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 53,608 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 50,915 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 47,468 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 43,852 miles

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 14 Jan 2014 43,852 miles

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

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 22 Jan 2013 39,723 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

rear exhaust corroded but not blowing

Pass 22 Jan 2013 39,723 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear exhaust corroded but not blowing

Pass 17 Jan 2012 36,476 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 32,066 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 29,534 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)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 23,984 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2009 23,984 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 18,522 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
Full Citroen C3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DG55 BTE is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 DG55 BTE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DG55 BTE?

You can check the full history of DG55 BTE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DG55 BTE registered?

DG55 BTE is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 September 2005.

Is DG55 BTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG55 BTE shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DG55 BTE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DG55 BTE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.