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CT55 CXB

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

110,713 mi
Last recorded110,713 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT55 CXB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2019 110,713 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 105,634 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 101,572 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 96,223 miles

bonnet pull defective

long travel in handbrake

Fail 6 Oct 2016 96,223 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1856015 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1856015 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

bonnet pull defective

long travel in handbrake

Pass 3 Nov 2015 85,108 miles

engine management light on

n/s door mirror damaged

Fail 3 Nov 2015 85,108 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

engine management light on

n/s door mirror damaged

Pass 4 Dec 2013 80,482 miles

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

n/s door mirror damaged

Fail 4 Dec 2013 80,482 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

n/s door mirror damaged

Pass 26 Oct 2012 72,909 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 64,366 miles

slight play in n/s linkarm n/s door mirror craked o/s rear bump stop missing

Pass 22 Nov 2010 52,325 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 52,325 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 432,003 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 6 Nov 2009 432,003 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 33,576 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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CT55 CXB is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 CT55 CXB, 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 CT55 CXB registered?

CT55 CXB is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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