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CP05 FCG

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2022
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

42,131 mi
Last recorded42,131 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP05 FCG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2021 42,131 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 39,214 miles

Both rear coil spring corroded

Both rear tyres cracked over tread

Exhaust back box outer cover breaking up

Front brake discs corroding over inner surface

Nearside Front Tyre cracked over tread

Offside Front Tyre cracked over tread

Pass 8 Jul 2019 38,704 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe slight leaking of emissions (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear rear back box deteriorated on outer skin

Fail 8 Jul 2019 38,704 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe slight leaking of emissions (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working bulb replaced (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear rear back box deteriorated on outer skin

Pass 1 Aug 2018 38,069 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 37,053 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 35,356 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 31,873 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 27,925 miles

exhaust back box rusting

n/s/r coil spring rusted

o/s/r coil spring rusted

Pass 9 Jul 2013 23,950 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 20,092 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 16,103 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 14,983 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 13,009 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 10,380 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 FCG is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 FCG, 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 FCG is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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