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CP05 MLL

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

137,774 mi
Last recorded137,774 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP05 MLL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2020 137,774 miles

Central exhaust section rusted

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Mar 2020 137,764 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Central exhaust section rusted

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Jan 2019 133,563 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2017 96,505 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Whole exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Mar 2016 73,725 miles

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 Mar 2015 62,416 miles

Rear exhaust back box deteriorated.

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 51,078 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 48,776 miles

rear silencer deteriorated

slight damage on nearside front outer tyre wall

Pass 16 Mar 2012 43,907 miles

REAR EXHAUST BOX RUSTY

Pass 18 Apr 2011 39,174 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2010 36,272 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 36,272 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2009 31,409 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 21,684 miles

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

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

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 MLL is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MLL, 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 MLL is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 June 2005.

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