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CP05 YYC

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

54,476 mi
Last recorded54,476 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2017 54,476 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 54,476 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 53,030 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 51,272 miles

offside rear lamp damaged

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2015 51,270 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

offside rear lamp damaged

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2014 76,509 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)

condensation in nearside head light

Pass 1 Sep 2012 45,105 miles

Corrosion in rear exhaust silencer

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

Fail 1 Sep 2012 45,105 miles

Corrosion in rear exhaust silencer

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2011 42,275 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 42,275 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2010 39,845 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 39,845 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 36,023 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

crack on o/s/r light lens

suspension components corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2009 36,023 miles

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

crack on o/s/r light lens

suspension components corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2008 30,238 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 YYC is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YYC, 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 YYC registered?

CP05 YYC is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 July 2005.

Is CP05 YYC safe to buy?

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