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DU55 HWD

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

84,538 mi
Last recorded84,538 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2017 84,538 miles

H/brake high

oil leak

Fail 6 Feb 2017 84,538 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

H/brake high

oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2016 77,796 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

engine management light on

Pass 11 Feb 2015 73,584 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both rear coil spring corroded

engine management light on

rear exhaust rattles

rear of vehicle sustained extensive damage not affecting suspension

Fail 10 Feb 2015 73,583 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both rear coil spring corroded

engine management light on

rear exhaust rattles

rear of vehicle sustained extensive damage not affecting suspension

Fail 3 Dec 2013 66,517 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 66,517 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 14 Sep 2012 55,609 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

nearside outer sill panel damaged

offside front and nearside front brake pads low

offside front and nearside front indicators discolouring

offside rear tyre has a metal shard/ nail in tread

rear exhaust silencer front support bracket corroded

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

rear wiper blade deteriorated (main dealer part)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 55,609 miles

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)

nearside outer sill panel damaged

offside front and nearside front brake pads low

offside front and nearside front indicators discolouring

offside rear tyre has a metal shard/ nail in tread

rear exhaust silencer front support bracket corroded

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

rear wiper blade deteriorated (main dealer part)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 46,342 miles

Engine management light on. Rear wiper blade rubber missing.

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

Nearside outer sill damaged.

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 34,842 miles

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

both front discs corroded

eml light on

Pass 14 Aug 2009 26,528 miles

nearside rear outer sill slightly damaged

Pass 28 Aug 2008 17,960 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 HWD is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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