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CP54 WVB

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

102,582 mi
Last recorded102,582 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP54 WVB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2020 102,582 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer cv boot slightly split

centre heat shield insecure

Fail 11 Feb 2020 102,581 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Side repeater incorrect colour (both fronts) (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread separation on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer cv boot slightly split

centre heat shield insecure

Pass 21 Feb 2019 95,908 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 95,881 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 95,211 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 95,211 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 92,526 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 90,711 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 84,843 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 76,770 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

clucth anti slip slightly worn

near side front seat belt twisted in buckle but operating correctly

Pass 20 Jan 2014 76,770 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

clucth anti slip slightly worn

near side front seat belt twisted in buckle but operating correctly

Pass 28 Jan 2013 69,047 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)

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

Fail 28 Jan 2013 69,047 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 61,463 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 61,463 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 51,729 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 51,729 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 28 Jan 2010 42,114 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 42,114 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 31,448 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 22,134 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 WVB is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 WVB, 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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CP54 WVB is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 January 2005.

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