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CP05 XDM

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

80,838 mi
Last recorded80,838 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 80,838 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 77,756 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2024 77,756 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 73,650 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 73,448 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Misted both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2022 73,448 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Misted both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 73,124 miles

Nearside washer inop

both front top mounts noisey

Fail 10 Jun 2019 73,124 miles

Nearside washer inop

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

both front top mounts noisey

Pass 5 Jul 2018 70,753 miles

Front steering feels slight rough on lock to lock possible worn top mount bearings

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2017 65,289 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 60,999 miles

oil leak

rear exhaust box corroded /mount broken

Fail 3 Jun 2016 60,999 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

oil leak

rear exhaust box corroded /mount broken

Pass 2 Jun 2015 56,152 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 56,137 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 23 May 2014 49,693 miles

Front Headlamps deteriating.

Handbrake travel high.

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

Nearside rear bump stop missing.

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

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

Rear exhaust box deteriating.

Pass 23 May 2014 49,693 miles

Front Headlamps deteriating.

Handbrake travel high.

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

Nearside rear bump stop missing.

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

Rear exhaust box deteriating.

Pass 7 Jun 2013 43,304 miles

Rear silencer corroded.

Fail 7 Jun 2013 43,304 miles

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

Rear silencer corroded.

Pass 18 May 2012 40,605 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front lower skirt panels loose and missing center section

o/s front wiper worn advise change

o/s rear tyre low air pressure

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 18 May 2012 40,605 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front lower skirt panels loose and missing center section

o/s front wiper worn advise change

o/s rear tyre low air pressure

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 25 May 2011 36,890 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 36,890 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 27 May 2010 34,553 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 34,553 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

185/60/15H

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 32,283 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both rear tyre walls deteriorating

n/s/f droplink grease boot split top

rear exhaust corroded

slight play in n/s/f droplink

Pass 18 Sep 2008 30,640 miles

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

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

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

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

dent in offside front wing

Pass 2 Jul 2008 29,070 miles

not a lot of reserve handbrake travel left

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 XDM is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 XDM, 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 XDM is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 July 2005.

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