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CP05 CVU

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

96,859 mi
Last recorded96,859 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP05 CVU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2017 96,859 miles

Offside Rear Wheel binding

Fail 23 Jun 2017 96,859 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Wheel binding

Pass 25 Jun 2016 91,106 miles

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 81,868 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 81,868 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 81,247 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 78,279 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front wiper blades start seperating

Fail 26 Jun 2013 78,279 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front wiper blades start seperating

Pass 29 Jun 2012 72,575 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

n/s/frony door hamdle slightly damaged

o/s/front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Jun 2011 66,986 miles

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

front wiper blade start seperating

Pass 30 Jun 2010 63,354 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 56,181 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 40,647 miles

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

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

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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CP05 CVU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 CP05 CVU, 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 CP05 CVU registered?

CP05 CVU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 June 2005.

Is CP05 CVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP05 CVU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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