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DU55 HRP

2005 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,010 mi
Last recorded125,010 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU55 HRP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2017 125,010 miles

Both rear wheels slightly grabbing

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 118,249 miles

Central Front Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement X2 NSF/OSF (2.4.G.2)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) X2 ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 NSF/OSF (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear X2 BUMP STOPS MISSING

Rear coil spring corroded X2 (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 Nov 2016 118,248 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working X2 (1.1.C.1d)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Central Front Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement X2 NSF/OSF (2.4.G.2)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) X2 ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 NSF/OSF (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear X2 BUMP STOPS MISSING

Rear coil spring corroded X2 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 105,638 miles

Battery light on

Fail 25 Aug 2015 105,629 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery light on

Fail 14 Mar 2013 84,830 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 84,830 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 76,255 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 60,815 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 43,379 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 24,029 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 22,716 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 HRP is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DU55 HRP, 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 HRP is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 September 2005.

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