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CP55 PDU

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

101,940 mi
Last recorded101,940 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP55 PDU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Nov 2021 101,940 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 96,863 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump badly corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Nov 2020 96,863 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump badly corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 92,925 miles

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ABS Pump Unions (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle Bush Area thin (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2019 92,925 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ABS Pump Unions (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle Bush Area thin (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 81,905 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2018 81,886 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 72,066 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 58,882 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 55,425 miles

Sump is corroded & starting to leak.

Fail 18 Dec 2015 55,425 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb not fitted correctly (1.8.A.1b)

O/s front tyre is only just above the limit.

Sump is corroded & starting to leak.

Pass 12 Dec 2014 49,121 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 43,492 miles

There is some grease leaking from the n/s inner driveshaft gaiter.

Pass 22 Dec 2012 37,769 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)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 32,944 miles

Brake pipe unions going into ABS unit are starting to corrode.

Rear indicators are starting to lose amber colouration.

Pass 22 Dec 2010 28,343 miles

Rear tyres are only just above the limit.

Pass 14 Dec 2009 20,855 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 11,673 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 PDU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 PDU, 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 PDU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 October 2005.

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