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CP55 DKE

2005 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,771 mi
Last recorded134,771 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 11 Jun 2021 134,771 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2020 124,651 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 110,625 miles

slight corrosion to rear of vehicle

Fail 15 Apr 2019 110,622 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flex joint and middle (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

slight corrosion to rear of vehicle

Pass 21 Mar 2018 103,149 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible joint (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Mar 2018 103,105 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible joint (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 100,931 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 97,719 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 97,719 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 92,302 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 85,649 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 85,649 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 76,884 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 67,630 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 67,629 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 58,700 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 47,991 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 36,423 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 23,964 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 22,648 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 22,648 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 DKE is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 DKE, 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 DKE is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 October 2005.

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