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DU55 HWJ

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

93,744 mi
Last recorded93,744 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2019 93,744 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

slight play in offside front road wheel, suspected inner tie rod end

Pass 4 Jul 2018 88,738 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust bracket broken

rear wiper split

Pass 30 Jun 2017 84,009 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges

offside front road wheel has a slight drag

Pass 5 Jul 2016 79,320 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 79,320 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 73,636 miles

brakes rusted due to sales display

nsf tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

Pass 21 Aug 2014 67,697 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Aug 2014 67,697 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 60,369 miles

front brake discs worn and corroded on inside face

Pass 23 Aug 2012 50,829 miles

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

rear wiper blade rubber starting to split

Fail 22 Aug 2012 50,829 miles

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

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

rear wiper blade rubber starting to split

Pass 30 Aug 2011 44,161 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 36,397 miles

Emissions too clean to measure

Rear tyres perishing

Pass 18 Jan 2010 33,160 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 27,730 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 27,614 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 HWJ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 HWJ, 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 HWJ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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