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CW55 ABN

2005 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

89,923 mi
Last recorded89,923 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW55 ABN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2023 89,923 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2023 89,880 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 86,211 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under vehicle general corrosion.

Pass 3 Mar 2021 82,679 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 79,462 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 3 Feb 2020 79,462 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 78,511 miles

Nearside Front ball joint cover has small split

Fail 2 Jan 2019 78,472 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front ball joint cover has small split

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 149,923 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Jun 2017 149,923 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Jul 2016 141,760 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 133,987 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

injector chuffing, unable to see which but doesnt affect emissions

Pass 5 Jul 2014 126,312 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 120,278 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 120,278 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 113,790 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 113,790 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 108,473 miles

airbag warning light on

brake fluid level low

Fail 12 Jul 2011 108,402 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

airbag warning light on

brake fluid level low

Pass 5 Jul 2010 90,524 miles

nearside headlamp condensated

Fail 5 Jul 2010 90,524 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

nearside headlamp condensated

Pass 29 Jun 2009 61,847 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 31,083 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)

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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CW55 ABN is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 CW55 ABN, 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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CW55 ABN is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 4 November 2005.

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