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CP55 GYS

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

126,697 mi
Last recorded126,697 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP55 GYS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2024 126,697 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 124,010 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspension parts corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 120,557 miles

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

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded

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

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

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

Fail 23 Aug 2022 120,416 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 100,379 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2021 100,374 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 79,982 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 79,982 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 73,833 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2018 73,833 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested due to water leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users water leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2017 67,676 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2016 61,651 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 59,599 miles

Condensation in offside headlamp

Exhaust rear bracket corroded

Exhaust rear corroded

Front bumper lower trim insecure

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2016 59,599 miles

Condensation in offside headlamp

Exhaust rear bracket corroded

Exhaust rear corroded

Front bumper lower trim insecure

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 53,903 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2014 47,338 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2013 43,139 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 37,114 miles

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

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

n/s o/s rear coil springs plastic coating deteriated

Pass 17 Oct 2011 36,006 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 36,006 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 34,761 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2010 34,751 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 32,968 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 29,009 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 GYS is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 GYS, 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 GYS is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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