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CP55 PCF

2005 Citroen C3

Beige Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

99,409 mi
Last recorded99,409 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP55 PCF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 99,409 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 98,270 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2024 98,270 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Oct 2023 96,197 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 92,984 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 92,845 miles

Central exhaust section slightly corroded

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Upper Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security o/s & n/s (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2022 92,837 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central exhaust section slightly corroded

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Upper Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security o/s & n/s (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 92,498 miles

oil leak

Fail 16 Feb 2021 92,490 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2020 92,322 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 92,322 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 74,865 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 74,865 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 74,817 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear n/s o/s brake flexi hoses corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2017 74,790 miles

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

Offside Front 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 25 Aug 2017 74,788 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front 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 2 Mar 2016 67,955 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 56,849 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine oil low

os/f top shocker mounting seized

os/r bump stop missing

Pass 3 Oct 2013 48,574 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 48,139 miles

rear exhaust silencer starting to corrode and shed the outer skin

Pass 24 Oct 2012 45,940 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

bonnet pull broken.

centre brake lamp not working

exhaust back box deterioated

Pass 11 Nov 2011 33,238 miles

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

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

wear on front brake discs

Pass 17 Nov 2010 24,516 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 20,194 miles

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

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

advise rear brake back plates damp patches (residual fluid after brake work?)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 13,507 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 PCF is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 PCF, 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 PCF is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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