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DG55 FCU

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

70,893 mi
Last recorded70,893 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 FCU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2020 70,893 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 67,755 miles

rear no plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 19 Sep 2018 62,706 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 55,722 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2017 55,772 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 50,439 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre starting to wear unevenly

Offside Front Upper strut top mounting possibly incorrectly positioned/dowel not located?

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Sep 2016 50,438 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front tyre starting to wear unevenly

Offside Front Upper strut top mounting possibly incorrectly positioned/dowel not located?

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 45,136 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2015 45,130 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 38,455 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pipes greased

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 20 Sep 2013 32,388 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 32,388 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 25,424 miles

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)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 5 Sep 2012 25,423 miles

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

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)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 17,264 miles

centre stop light inop

Fail 1 Sep 2011 17,263 miles

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

centre stop light inop

Pass 13 Aug 2010 9,529 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 1,064 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 1,064 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 5,331 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SIDE WALL SCUFFED AND NEARSIDE REAR TYRE SIDEWALL HAS SOME CRACKS IN

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 FCU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FCU, 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 FCU registered?

DG55 FCU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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