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CP55 VUV

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

64,582 mi
Last recorded64,582 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2023 64,582 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 62,106 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

oil leak from engine

Fail 8 Aug 2022 62,072 miles

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

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

oil leak from engine

Pass 10 Aug 2021 60,210 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured N/S + O/S (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 9 Aug 2021 60,204 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured N/S + O/S (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively N/S+O/S (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Aug 2020 59,196 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2020 59,196 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working top light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sound deadening material likely to become detached silencer (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 54,792 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 54,792 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 51,248 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 48,824 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2017 48,811 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 45,724 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 40,446 miles

Slight underbody surface rust

Pass 9 Aug 2014 36,470 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 36,470 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 32,200 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 29,535 miles

multi guards fitted, play in n/s front roll bar link, rear flexy ferrules rusty, o/s rear coil spring rusty, rear indicators fading

Pass 26 Jul 2011 26,333 miles

wt x4, rear tyres cracking, multi guards fitted

Pass 2 Aug 2010 22,932 miles

wiper blades torn, wt x4, rear tyre side walls cracking

Pass 7 Aug 2009 16,931 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 12,816 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 VUV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VUV, 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 VUV registered?

CP55 VUV is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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