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DU55 SXN

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

57,952 mi
Last recorded57,952 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2022 57,952 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 57,294 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 56,566 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 55,306 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 54,021 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 20 Feb 2018 54,021 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 92,795 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 28 Feb 2017 92,795 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 51,217 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 51,217 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported strap corroded and snapped. (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 49,579 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 49,579 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 47,715 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 47,242 miles

offside front seat belt retracting mechanism slow?

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 12 Jan 2012 44,570 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 42,782 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 39,647 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2009 39,599 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 35,512 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 32,643 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 32,643 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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 SXN is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SXN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DU55 SXN registered?

DU55 SXN is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 6 September 2005.

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The MOT history for DU55 SXN shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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