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DU55 HSD

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

158,790 mi
Last recorded158,790 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU55 HSD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2018 158,790 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced on shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 154,475 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis rails and closing panels slightly corroded (2.4.A.3)

front number plate cracked

Pass 14 Oct 2016 150,311 miles

nearside rear shocker has light misting of oil

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

oil leak

Fail 13 Oct 2016 150,303 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken (7.1.1)

nearside rear shocker has light misting of oil

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2015 133,544 miles

Front Number plate damaged

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust silencer mounting strap deteriated

Fail 25 Sep 2015 133,520 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Number plate damaged

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Exhaust silencer mounting strap deteriated

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 119,574 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

front number plate cracked

Fail 6 Oct 2014 119,574 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

front number plate cracked

high level in-op

Pass 1 Oct 2013 109,008 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 90,736 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

Fail 3 Oct 2011 74,221 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 74,221 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 58,566 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 46,048 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 32,759 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 HSD is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HSD, 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 HSD is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 September 2005.

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