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CW55 GSO

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

79,035 mi
Last recorded79,035 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW55 GSO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2021 79,035 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured x 2 (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x 2 also tyres starting to ware on inside of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x 2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2021 79,033 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low x 2 (4.1.2 (a))

Bonnet can not be opened

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured x 2 (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x 2 also tyres starting to ware on inside of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x 2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 74,025 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in side walls both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

condition of bonnet stay

plastic covers fitted restricting full visual inspection

Pass 23 Jan 2019 74,089 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

condition of bonnet release handle

plastic covers fitted restricting full visual inspection

Pass 29 Jan 2018 69,671 miles

Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front slight roughness when rotating wheel

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

general all over suspension corrosion starting

plastic covers fitted restricting full visual inspection

Fail 29 Jan 2018 69,671 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front slight roughness when rotating wheel

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

general all over suspension corrosion starting

plastic covers fitted restricting full visual inspection

Pass 19 Jan 2017 63,512 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

plastic covers fitted top and bottom

Fail 19 Jan 2017 63,512 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

plastic covers fitted top and bottom

Pass 21 Jan 2016 58,314 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 51,487 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 45,879 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 39,905 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)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 34,457 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 29,145 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 23,927 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 18,523 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 18,523 miles

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

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 GSO is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GSO, 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 CW55 GSO registered?

CW55 GSO is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 December 2005.

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