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CP05 SHX

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

81,214 mi
Last recorded81,214 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2022 81,214 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2022 81,214 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 80,262 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2021 80,262 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 78,925 miles

advise : surface corrosion to front brake disc set

Fail 24 Feb 2020 78,925 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

advise : surface corrosion to front brake disc set

Pass 12 Aug 2019 74,791 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blowing on join between mid section and back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Aug 2019 74,791 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blowing on join between mid section and back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 70,027 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 65,578 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 61,072 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 55,779 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 49,584 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 49,584 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Upper coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 42,829 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 36,228 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 29,444 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010

surface rust on offside front brake disc

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 SHX is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SHX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CP05 SHX registered?

CP05 SHX is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 March 2005.

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