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CP05 FBJ

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

55,059 mi
Last recorded55,059 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP05 FBJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2018 55,059 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 52,503 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 49,977 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perishing strong advise (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Aug 2016 49,977 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perishing strong advise (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 47,092 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 43,891 miles

rear exhaust box deteriorated

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 40,902 miles

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

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 30 Jan 2012 37,577 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 33,727 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 32,067 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2008 26,523 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 FBJ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 FBJ, 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 FBJ registered?

CP05 FBJ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 April 2005.

Is CP05 FBJ safe to buy?

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