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CP55 APZ

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,083 mi
Last recorded96,083 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 96,083 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 90,168 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 84,590 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 79,607 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 74,511 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2021 74,410 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 71,145 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2020 71,145 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2019 64,844 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2019 64,844 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 55,587 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 46,876 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Rear exhaust box

Pass 15 Aug 2016 37,258 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 34,652 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

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Fail 19 Aug 2015 34,651 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2015 34,651 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear lens cracked

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2014 31,210 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

offside rear lamp damaged but not showing white light

Pass 20 Aug 2014 31,210 miles

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

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

offside rear lamp damaged but not showing white light

Fail 20 Aug 2013 28,462 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

offside rear lens cracked [repaired]

Pass 20 Aug 2013 28,462 miles

offside rear lens cracked [repaired]

Pass 16 Aug 2012 26,021 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 23,881 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 23,881 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 19,808 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)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 15,505 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 12,104 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2008 12,104 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 APZ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 APZ, 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 APZ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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