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DV55 CTU

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

49,011 mi
Last recorded49,011 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV55 CTU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 49,011 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 44,105 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 40,532 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 39,788 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 39,630 miles

oil leak on engine

Pass 5 Oct 2020 39,610 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 39,516 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 39,315 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 39,053 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 39,053 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 38,782 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 38,439 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 38,114 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 37,556 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 37,052 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 37,052 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 36,442 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 35,963 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 29,386 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 21,595 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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DV55 CTU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 DV55 CTU, 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 DV55 CTU registered?

DV55 CTU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 October 2005.

Is DV55 CTU safe to buy?

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