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RF55 DZM

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,066 mi
Last recorded89,066 miles
Recorded on26 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF55 DZM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2016 89,066 miles

Nearside Front and offside front brake pads getting low

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer tread

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner tread

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner tread

Rear exhaust box deteriorating

long hand brake travel

Fail 23 May 2015 81,559 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

damage to nearside outer door sill and nearside front wing

long hand brake travel

rear exhaust box deteriorating outer skin

Pass 23 May 2015 81,559 miles

damage to nearside outer door sill and nearside front wing

long hand brake travel

rear exhaust box deteriorating outer skin

Pass 30 May 2014 74,300 miles

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 21 May 2013 62,764 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 62,764 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2012 53,699 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 53,699 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 1 Jun 2011 44,114 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

damage to n/s outer sill

Pass 1 Jun 2011 44,114 miles

damage to n/s outer sill

Pass 28 Sep 2009 28,904 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 20,627 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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RF55 DZM is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RF55 DZM, 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 RF55 DZM registered?

RF55 DZM is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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