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DU55 EPF

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,281 mi
Last recorded80,281 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU55 EPF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2023 80,281 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Slight mist of oil - sump area

Pass 3 Sep 2022 70,707 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 69,112 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 69,112 miles

Offside Rear Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts ABS wire (4.11 (a) (iii))

Offside Rear Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts ABS wire (4.11 (a) (iii))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 68,399 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 68,398 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 67,723 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 67,720 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust fumes entering cabin door seal (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Aug 2018 66,729 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 65,468 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2017 65,468 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 62,956 miles

Centre exhaust box starting to rust

Nearside Rear Bump stop missing

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

Fail 26 Aug 2016 62,956 miles

Centre exhaust box starting to rust

Nearside Rear Bump stop missing

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 60,331 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 56,975 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 52,362 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 52,362 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine idler pulley rattle

front brake pads low

Pass 11 Sep 2012 48,249 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 48,249 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 44,499 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded and hanging.cut off outer skin

Fail 8 Sep 2011 44,499 miles

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

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded and hanging.cut off outer skin

Pass 2 Sep 2010 38,861 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 32,804 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 26,512 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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DU55 EPF is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 DU55 EPF, 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 EPF is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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