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CP05 CWW

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

69,435 mi
Last recorded69,435 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP05 CWW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Jul 2020 69,435 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 56,852 miles

rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

Fail 19 Jul 2019 56,852 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2018 52,835 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2018 52,835 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 46,825 miles

exhaust rear box corroded

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 17 Jun 2016 43,456 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2016 43,456 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2015 40,025 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 40,025 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 36,366 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 32,643 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 7 Jun 2013 32,643 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 29,744 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 26,859 miles

offside front & nearside rear tyres cracking on outer edges.

Pass 19 Jun 2010 23,607 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 18,660 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Jun 2008 13,046 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 12,993 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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CP05 CWW is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 CP05 CWW, 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 CWW registered?

CP05 CWW is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 April 2005.

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