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DG55 OVS

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,293 mi
Last recorded55,293 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 OVS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2017 55,293 miles

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

rear exhaust strap broken

Pass 20 Sep 2016 50,585 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 50,585 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 45,367 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 45,367 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 43,625 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 43,625 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 40,651 miles

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

rear wiper in poor condition

suspect cam belt idler worn

Pass 26 Sep 2012 37,778 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 33,335 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 33,287 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 29,190 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 29,190 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 23,470 miles

slight cracking offside rear tyre outer sidewall

Pass 10 Sep 2008 16,689 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 OVS is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OVS, 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 OVS registered?

DG55 OVS is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 September 2005.

Is DG55 OVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG55 OVS shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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