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CP54 RXU

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

82,315 mi
Last recorded82,315 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP54 RXU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2020 82,315 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 77,341 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 670,236 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2018 67,236 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 57,054 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Jan 2018 57,050 miles

Rear coil spring broken x2 (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 54,634 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 51,820 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 48,560 miles

Rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

Pass 17 Jan 2014 45,013 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 45,005 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Feb 2013 41,587 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 41,587 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 37,566 miles

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

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

rear exhaust section slightly deteriorated

Fail 25 Jan 2012 37,566 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

rear exhaust section slightly deteriorated

Pass 21 Jan 2011 33,543 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 30,961 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 30,961 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 25,692 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 19,139 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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CP54 RXU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CP54 RXU, 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 CP54 RXU registered?

CP54 RXU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 February 2005.

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