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DU55 HRX

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

76,073 mi
Last recorded76,073 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU55 HRX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 76,073 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2025 76,072 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 73,009 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2024 73,001 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective 2x exhaust mounts defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 69,327 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 62,078 miles

1x rear exhaust hanger missing

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 60,387 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened Bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Feb 2021 60,363 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened Bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 56,545 miles

Exhaust Back Box Mounting Broken

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + Cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jan 2020 56,545 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust Back Box Mounting Broken

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + Cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 42,121 miles

Offside Front Tyre Worn Inner Edge

Fail 27 Feb 2018 42,121 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre Worn Inner Edge

Pass 16 Mar 2017 35,696 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 27,574 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 20,003 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 13,756 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 12,694 miles

Slight bind on n/s/f

Fail 16 Aug 2013 12,694 miles

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

Slight bind on n/s/f

Pass 18 Apr 2012 11,222 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 11,222 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 May 2011 10,407 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 10,033 miles

all tyres outside edge side walls are slightly deteroated surface cracking

Pass 27 May 2009 8,021 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 7,141 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 HRX is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 HRX, 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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What year was DU55 HRX registered?

DU55 HRX is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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