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CV55 OPT

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

59,517 mi
Last recorded59,517 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV55 OPT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 11 Oct 2022 59,517 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

front and rear suspension corroded

underneath of vehicle corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2021 58,588 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2021 58,588 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 56,171 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 53,040 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2019 53,040 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2018 51,325 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 48,205 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 48,205 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 45,977 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Apr 2016 45,977 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2015 41,925 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 37,056 miles

rear exhaust box heavly corrodded

Fail 31 Mar 2014 37,019 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

both front tyres worn inner shoulders

both front wiper blades split but clearing screen

rear exhaust box heavly corrodded

Pass 25 Apr 2013 31,168 miles

cracking in outer wall of nearside and offside rear tyres

exhaust has part of system slightly deteriorated

Fail 25 Apr 2013 31,167 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

cracking in outer wall of nearside and offside rear tyres

exhaust has part of system slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 Jan 2012 24,834 miles

rear exhaust rear box corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2012 24,782 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

rear exhaust rear box corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2011 20,336 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 20,321 miles

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 11 Nov 2009 17,751 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 14,491 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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CV55 OPT is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 CV55 OPT, 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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CV55 OPT is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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