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CP55 PDZ

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

201,468 mi
Last recorded201,468 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP55 PDZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2020 201,468 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 192,877 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 187,555 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 187,523 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 179,742 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 179,742 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 169,456 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 164,750 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Sep 2015 164,717 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 156,357 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 151,193 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Sep 2012 142,016 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 142,016 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 123,147 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 123,135 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 3 Sep 2010 100,371 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 100,371 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 78,029 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 78,029 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 59,094 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 PDZ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 PDZ, 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 PDZ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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