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DU55 HWP

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

159,242 mi
Last recorded159,242 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU55 HWP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2020 159,242 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 157,388 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 154,604 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 154,604 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 151,608 miles

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

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 22 Aug 2016 141,581 miles

Front brake discs corroded on edges

Rear axle mounting bushes deteiriorating

Rear tyres close to limit

Pass 24 Aug 2015 129,857 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 129,857 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 117,350 miles

slight play in offside anti roll bar link

Pass 8 Oct 2013 106,709 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 106,709 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 84,827 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 73,326 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 62,264 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 62,264 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 49,020 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 36,284 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 HWP is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 HWP, 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 HWP registered?

DU55 HWP is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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