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DU55 PLX

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,858 mi
Last recorded79,858 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2016 79,858 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 79,858 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 73,532 miles

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

slight crack f/no plate

Pass 19 Feb 2014 61,949 miles

both front brake discs worn and corroaded

full exhaust corroaded

n/s/f tyre low tread depth

n/s/f tyre worn inner and outer edges

n/s/r wheel arch has slight damage

rear wiper blade split

Fail 19 Feb 2014 61,949 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front brake discs worn and corroaded

full exhaust corroaded

n/s/f tyre low tread depth

n/s/f tyre worn inner and outer edges

n/s/r wheel arch has slight damage

rear wiper blade split

Pass 19 Feb 2013 51,637 miles

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

front exhaust insecure

rear box exhaust,corroded

Fail 19 Feb 2013 51,634 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front exhaust insecure

rear box exhaust,corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2011 41,210 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 36,142 miles

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)

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

Pass 17 May 2010 29,144 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 25,584 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 19,495 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 PLX is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PLX, 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 PLX registered?

DU55 PLX is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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