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CP55 PCV

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,931 mi
Last recorded49,931 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP55 PCV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2016 49,931 miles

FRONT SUSPENSION, BOTH LOWER WISHBONES, BUSHES DETERIORATED.

PASSENGER FRONT TYRE TREAD CLOSE TO LIMIT

Pass 23 Oct 2015 44,543 miles

wipers starting to smear

Pass 6 Nov 2014 41,124 miles

eyelevel brake light inop

Fail 15 Nov 2013 38,637 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 38,637 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 35,364 miles

Drivers side front tyre tread near limit

Fail 16 Nov 2012 35,364 miles

Drivers side front tyre tread near limit

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 31,967 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 27,711 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 22,732 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 22,732 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 16,819 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 PCV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PCV, 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 PCV registered?

CP55 PCV is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 November 2005.

Is CP55 PCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP55 PCV shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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