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CP55 DFE

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

30,902 mi
Last recorded30,902 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP55 DFE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2021 30,902 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Mar 2021 30,902 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 30,582 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 27,819 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 26,402 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Mar 2017 24,976 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 24,976 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 23,863 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 22,990 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 21,393 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 20,527 miles

rear exhaust getting rusty front tyres wearing on edges tr yre sidewalls cracking

Pass 30 Mar 2012 19,713 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 18,948 miles

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

both front wipers split

Pass 6 Apr 2010 18,067 miles

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

both front wipers split

Pass 6 Apr 2009 17,076 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 16,779 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 DFE is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 CP55 DFE, 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 CP55 DFE registered?

CP55 DFE is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 October 2005.

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