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CP05 URS

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2018
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

45,726 mi
Last recorded45,726 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 45,726 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 45,722 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 May 2016 43,650 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 43,650 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2015 41,025 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 41,025 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 30 May 2014 38,109 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 30 May 2014 38,109 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 35,415 miles

o/s/rear tyre has cuts on outer wall

Pass 29 May 2012 31,004 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 31,004 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 14 May 2012

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Jun 2009 30,689 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 26,863 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 URS is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 URS, 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 URS registered?

CP05 URS is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is CP05 URS safe to buy?

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