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CP05 VLT

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

102,661 mi
Last recorded102,661 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP05 VLT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2022 102,661 miles

Light corrosion to rear chassis

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

O/S rear wheel binding slightly

Fail 17 Jun 2022 102,544 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Light corrosion to rear chassis

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

O/S rear wheel binding slightly

Pass 11 Jun 2021 95,055 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

rear tail box corroding

Pass 6 Jun 2020 89,505 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 84,376 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 81,786 miles

Offside Front tyre cracking

Fail 2 Jan 2019 81,782 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre cracking

Pass 4 Jan 2018 81,494 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 81,026 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 79,664 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 76,225 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 71,715 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)

Fail 14 Jul 2012 68,384 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2012 68,384 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 65,658 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 61,538 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 61,538 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)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 56,224 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Fail 9 Sep 2009 56,224 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2008 50,681 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 49,941 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres worn uneavenly and low on edges

Pass 25 Jun 2008 49,941 miles

both front tyres worn uneavenly and low on edges

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 VLT is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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