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CP55 ZGA

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,956 mi
Last recorded90,956 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 25 Nov 2022 90,956 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

central stop light not working

Pass 25 Nov 2021 85,661 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

centre brake light not working

Fail 25 Nov 2021 85,661 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

centre brake light not working

Pass 26 Nov 2020 79,026 miles

Engine oil level low

Nearside Front Bumper damaged.

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner and outer edges / Strong advisory. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged / Sharp edges covered by applying tape.

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlamp aim effected . (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner and outer edges / Strong advisory. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Under body and components contaminated / Strong advisory. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 79,026 miles

Brake performance not tested Coil spring broken (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Engine oil level low

Nearside Front Bumper damaged.

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing noisy and rough.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner and outer edges / Strong advisory. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged / Sharp edges covered by applying tape.

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlamp aim effected . (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing noisy and rough.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner and outer edges / Strong advisory. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Under body and components contaminated / Strong advisory. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 75,836 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Oct 2019 75,836 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 71,215 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 69,010 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 67,552 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 65,897 miles

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

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

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

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

child seat fitted

Fail 5 Nov 2015 65,895 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

child seat fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2014 59,682 miles

Oil leak

rear bump stop missing

Pass 7 Nov 2013 55,372 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 49,308 miles

Rear tyres split and perishing

Fail 19 Oct 2012 49,308 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Rear tyres split and perishing

Pass 28 Oct 2011 41,306 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

both rear tyres perished

unable to see front brake pads.

Pass 25 Oct 2010 32,248 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2010 32,248 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 28,883 miles

both front wipers split on ends

Pass 11 Sep 2008 21,578 miles

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

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

offside mirror body strapped with black tape

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
Full Citroen C3 reliability report

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CP55 ZGA is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 ZGA, 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 ZGA is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 October 2005.

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