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CA05 CCU

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

96,483 mi
Last recorded96,483 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 CCU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 96,483 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Feb 2026 96,481 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both sides (4.2.3 (c))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light both sides (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 95,453 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 94,568 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both sides (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 92,097 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp BOTH (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 90,327 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sids (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 89,530 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust box heat shield plating deteriorating

Fail 25 Feb 2021 89,528 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust box heat shield plating deteriorating

Pass 17 Mar 2020 88,056 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 83,282 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 77,101 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 70,494 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 28 Mar 2017 70,494 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 66,085 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

rear exhaust box bracket broken

rear exhaust box corroded

rear suspension bump stop missing

Pass 19 Mar 2015 61,027 miles

Exhaust back box and rear strap rusted.

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

Fail 19 Mar 2015 61,027 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust back box and rear strap rusted.

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 55,068 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 19 Mar 2014 55,068 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 50,613 miles

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 3 May 2012 47,337 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

rear suspension stops missing x2

Pass 5 May 2011 41,788 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 35,514 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 29,230 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 22,954 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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CA05 CCU 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 79.2%.

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 CA05 CCU, 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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CA05 CCU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 May 2005.

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