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CP05 CXD

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2023
Tests28 (15 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate53.6%

Mileage

109,815 mi
Last recorded109,815 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP05 CXD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 13 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2022 109,815 miles

Nearside Rear rear lamp has crack

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

Fail 17 Aug 2022 109,815 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear lamp has crack

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 106,645 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 106,645 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 104,341 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Aug 2020 104,341 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 96,542 miles

both front tyres wearing slightly on inner tread edges

Fail 22 Mar 2019 96,540 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

both front tyres wearing slightly on inner tread edges

Pass 23 Mar 2018 85,639 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Mar 2018 85,639 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 77,026 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2017 77,026 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2016 68,348 miles

both rear tyres badly perished on sidewalls

nail in tread area of offside rear tyre

Fail 19 Mar 2016 68,348 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres badly perished on sidewalls

nail in tread area of offside rear tyre

Pass 10 Apr 2015 60,304 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 60,304 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 50,068 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 50,068 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 2 Apr 2013 41,891 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 34,419 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 34,419 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 14 Apr 2011 28,753 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 28,753 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 22,876 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2010 22,876 miles

Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 16,696 miles

o/s/f tyre perished sidewall.

Fail 15 Apr 2008 11,292 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 11,292 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 CXD is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.

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 CXD, 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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CP05 CXD is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 June 2005.

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