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SM55 DSU

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

98,650 mi
Last recorded98,650 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM55 DSU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2024 98,650 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Rear Wiper

Fail 4 Nov 2024 98,650 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Rear Wiper

Pass 2 Nov 2023 97,412 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 96,104 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 94,683 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL 4 TYRES SCRUBBED ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 94,679 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL 4 TYRES SCRUBBED ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 93,415 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 91,944 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 86,242 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 86,232 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak middle (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 80,355 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2016 74,378 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre has pareshed side wall

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 67,681 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

air-con pipe broken

oil leak

Fail 20 Oct 2015 67,680 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

air-con pipe broken

oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2014 61,394 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 55,563 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 55,563 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 10 Nov 2012 48,908 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Nov 2012 48,908 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 42,450 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2011 42,450 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 35,592 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 28,422 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 24,157 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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SM55 DSU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 SM55 DSU, 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 SM55 DSU registered?

SM55 DSU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 November 2005.

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