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DG55 OWB

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2024
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

59,634 mi
Last recorded59,634 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2023 59,634 miles

Front Brake pads not visible for inspection .

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front suspension arm bushes - worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres - (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Light damage but not emitting white light

Rear Rear exhaust mounting missing but exhaust supported fully

Rear Rear suspension components corroded

Rear Rear suspension rubbers worn / deteriated

Fail 31 Aug 2023 59,634 miles

Front Brake pads not visible for inspection .

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front suspension arm bushes - worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres - (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Light damage but not emitting white light

Rear Rear exhaust mounting missing but exhaust supported fully

Rear Rear suspension components corroded

Rear Rear suspension rubbers worn / deteriated

Rear Sound deadening material insecure Box (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 58,937 miles

Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

OFFSIDE REAR LIGHT LENS HOLED

REAR AXLE CORRODED

Pass 9 Jul 2021 58,382 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy corroded (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 56,524 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 54,594 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 53,208 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Apr 2017 51,859 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear tyres cracking due to age

oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2016 49,423 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 46,430 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 45,603 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 41,410 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 37,659 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 34,137 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 30,123 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 26,363 miles

all four tyres starting to crack on walls

Pass 22 Sep 2008 23,036 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 OWB is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 OWB, 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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DG55 OWB is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 September 2005.

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