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CP05 YZC

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

98,963 mi
Last recorded98,963 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2016 98,963 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Oct 2016 98,963 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 89,015 miles

oil leaking from clutch

Fail 27 Oct 2015 89,015 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 Rear Parking brake lever is fouling adjacent parts of the vehicle cable rooted wrong way (3.1.6b)

oil leaking from clutch

Pass 24 Nov 2014 77,426 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 65,106 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 55,740 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 49,564 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 45,433 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 37,453 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 37,453 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 28,851 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 28,848 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 YZC is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YZC, 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 YZC registered?

CP05 YZC is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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The MOT history for CP05 YZC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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