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CP55 VVG

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

136,119 mi
Last recorded136,119 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2013
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP55 VVG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2013 136,119 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 136,068 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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 4 Oct 2012 120,145 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 120,145 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 102,828 miles

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

nearside headlamp has condensation which affected beam pattern until dispersed.

Fail 8 Sep 2011 102,828 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

nearside headlamp has condensation which affected beam pattern until dispersed.

Pass 14 Sep 2010 85,676 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 66,059 miles

cooling fan inoperative

Pass 17 Sep 2008 46,341 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 46,341 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 VVG is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VVG, 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 VVG registered?

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

Is CP55 VVG safe to buy?

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