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CP55 ZFJ

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

144,976 mi
Last recorded144,976 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP55 ZFJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 144,976 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2026 144,976 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 134,988 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2025 134,988 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 125,063 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2024 125,063 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 115,518 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2023 115,293 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 106,453 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 98,283 miles

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

Rear shock absorber casings corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2021 98,283 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear shock absorber casings corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2020 93,451 miles

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

Rear Rear shock absorber casings corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2019 90,683 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 85,520 miles

both front tyres worn and cracking on sidewalls

Fail 12 Mar 2018 85,516 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

both front tyres worn and cracking on sidewalls

Pass 16 Mar 2017 79,442 miles

Oil leak ()

nearside tyres have age related cracking on tyres

Pass 21 Mar 2016 72,292 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 72,015 miles

Engine oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2015 71,907 miles

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

engine has a oil leak

off side anti roll bar link has slight play in a ball joint

rear axel bushes slightly perished

Fail 1 May 2015 71,905 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Oct 2014 69,083 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 62,913 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 57,996 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 51,823 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 44,077 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 34,357 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 23,196 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 ZFJ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 ZFJ, 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 ZFJ registered?

CP55 ZFJ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 October 2005.

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