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CP55 XDH

2005 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

109,013 mi
Last recorded109,013 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP55 XDH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2018 109,013 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 109,013 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 93,691 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 93,691 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 78,901 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 78,901 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 70,748 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 70,748 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 61,997 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2014 61,997 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 55,488 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2013 55,488 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 50,664 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2012 48,806 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

bump stop missing o/s/r

Fail 10 Mar 2012 48,806 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

bump stop missing o/s/r

Pass 30 Mar 2011 43,938 miles

front bushes cracking on both front lower arms.

rear exhaust box mounting strap corroded.

Fail 29 Mar 2011 43,938 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front bushes cracking on both front lower arms.

rear exhaust box mounting strap corroded.

Pass 8 Apr 2010 38,410 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 26,707 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 25 Sep 2008 26,707 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

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 XDH is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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

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