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DU55 EMX

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

115,232 mi
Last recorded115,232 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU55 EMX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2018 115,232 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 115,232 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 110,478 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sills slightly bubbled. (5.2.6)

Fail 12 Jul 2017 110,478 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sills slightly bubbled. (5.2.6)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 104,408 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 93,301 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 77,152 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 63,344 miles

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear bump stop missing

Fail 24 Sep 2013 63,344 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear bump stop missing

Pass 8 Sep 2012 46,869 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 46,869 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 31,211 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 31,211 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear tyres perished side walls nearside front tyre perished side wall

Pass 7 Sep 2010 17,550 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 16,210 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 16,210 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 12,401 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 12,401 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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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DU55 EMX is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 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 DU55 EMX, 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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DU55 EMX is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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