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CP55 DHO

2005 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

131,356 mi
Last recorded131,356 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP55 DHO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2023 131,356 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 124,277 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2022 124,277 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 110,128 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 110,128 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 100,825 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2020 100,824 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Aug 2019 93,137 miles

Both rear brakes have a very slight bind

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

Fail 24 Aug 2019 93,137 miles

Both rear brakes have a very slight bind

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 85,538 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively just met requirements (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

both rear brake flexi ferules corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2018 85,538 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively just met requirements (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

both rear brake flexi ferules corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2017 81,552 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 77,460 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 75,750 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 74,278 miles

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

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)

Fail 7 Nov 2014 74,278 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 73,148 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 72,289 miles

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

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)

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

rear exhaust strap corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2013 72,289 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

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

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

rear exhaust strap corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2012 65,179 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 57,673 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 57,667 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 5 Oct 2010 50,311 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 50,311 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 41,237 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 41,237 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 30,218 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 DHO is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 DHO, 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 DHO registered?

CP55 DHO is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 September 2005.

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