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CW55 COU

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2022
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

91,657 mi
Last recorded91,657 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW55 COU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2021 91,657 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust heatsheild loose

Slight surface corrosion at parts of under-body and suspension

exhaust system corroded

Fail 28 Jun 2021 91,657 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear exhaust heatsheild loose

Slight surface corrosion at parts of under-body and suspension

exhaust system corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2021 91,656 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight surface corrosion at parts of underbody and suspension

Pass 28 Aug 2020 88,166 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light pulsing (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light pulsing (4.3.3 (a) (i))

all lights pulsing

Fail 28 Aug 2020 88,162 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light pulsing (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light pulsing (4.3.3 (a) (i))

all lights pulsing

Pass 15 Apr 2019 76,575 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2019 76,575 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60r15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 68,999 miles

EML illuminated

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

high level brake light not working

Fail 10 Apr 2018 68,996 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

EML illuminated

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

high level brake light not working

rear exhaust section has mount adrift

rear exhaust section outer skin coming adrift

Pass 5 Apr 2017 62,608 miles

EML on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

front discs slightly corroded

offside rear wheel slightly tight to rotate

Fail 3 Apr 2017 62,605 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

EML on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

front discs slightly corroded

offside rear wheel slightly tight to rotate

Pass 25 Mar 2016 57,653 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 57,653 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 51,305 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Fail 4 Apr 2014 43,969 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 43,969 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 35,370 miles

n/s & o/s rear tyre perished.

Pass 3 Aug 2012 28,992 miles

fine cracks in tread of both rear tyres

rear brake discs inner faces in poor condition

Pass 18 Aug 2011 21,492 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 17,280 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2010 18,067 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 18,067 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 14,347 miles

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

high level brake light inop

Pass 25 Oct 2008 9,074 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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CW55 COU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 COU, 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 COU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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