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DU55 PLO

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

57,706 mi
Last recorded57,706 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU55 PLO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 57,706 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2025 51,324 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2025 51,322 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 42,638 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone mount lowered out of drivers view

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 38,027 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2023 37,915 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 32,332 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 32,246 miles

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 2 Sep 2021 24,806 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all four tyres started to crack/perish slightly

exhaust corroded slightly

Pass 2 Sep 2020 17,450 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 16,355 miles

Exhaust corroded but not blowing

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 15,349 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 15,349 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 14,128 miles

Exhaust corroded but not blowing

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Slightly distorded (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 13,073 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim rim. plus slight buckle (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 11,921 miles

Nearside Front tyre walls badly cracking

Nearside Rear tyre walls cracking

Offside Rear tyre walls badly cracking

Fail 7 Sep 2015 11,921 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre walls badly cracking

Nearside Rear tyre walls cracking

Offside Rear tyre walls badly cracking

Pass 14 Aug 2014 10,569 miles

tyre walls starting to perish

Pass 22 Aug 2013 9,449 miles

off side front tyre starting to perish

Pass 21 Aug 2012 8,689 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 7,708 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 6,419 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 5,501 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 4,553 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 PLO is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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

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