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DU05 CCE

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,328 mi
Last recorded90,328 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU05 CCE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2017 90,328 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

back box exhaust corroded

engine noisy

front brakes worn

Pass 2 Apr 2016 78,731 miles

Nearside wing mirror glass missing

eml on

engine noisy

Fail 2 Apr 2016 78,731 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside wing mirror glass missing

eml on

engine noisy

Pass 7 May 2015 68,342 miles

noise on engine

Pass 8 Apr 2014 54,205 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

n/s wiper split

noise on engine

Fail 8 Apr 2014 54,205 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

n/s wiper split

noise on engine

Pass 22 Mar 2013 44,095 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 44,091 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

offside front brake binding

Pass 26 Mar 2012 38,432 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 38,431 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 18 Mar 2011 33,439 miles

play at steering rack found at roadwheel

Fail 11 Mar 2011 33,370 miles

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

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

play at steering rack found at roadwheel

Pass 18 Mar 2010 28,438 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 22,635 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 16,028 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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DU05 CCE is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc 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 DU05 CCE, 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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DU05 CCE is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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