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CP55 DHY

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,707 mi
Last recorded80,707 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2014
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP55 DHY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2014 80,707 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 80,707 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 71,174 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Sep 2011 61,084 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n s/r tyres slight peresced

Pass 3 Sep 2011 61,084 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

n s/r tyres slight peresced

Pass 4 Sep 2010 54,087 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Aug 2009 48,915 miles

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

front bumper insecure

Fail 29 Aug 2009 48,915 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

front bumper insecure

Pass 3 Oct 2008 45,637 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 DHY is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 DHY, 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 DHY registered?

CP55 DHY is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 6 September 2005.

Is CP55 DHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP55 DHY shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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