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CP55 APX

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2019
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

70,741 mi
Last recorded70,741 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP55 APX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 17 Dec 2018 70,741 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure bracket corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 63,745 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 Dec 2017 63,745 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 57,946 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 57,946 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 54,635 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 54,635 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported strap broken (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 52,413 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 49,817 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 49,817 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 47,586 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 47,586 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fail 22 Dec 2012 47,572 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Fail 16 Dec 2011 44,506 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 44,506 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 41,510 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 35,519 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 35,519 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2008 28,411 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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CP55 APX is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 CP55 APX, 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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CP55 APX is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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