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CX55 FPE

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,278 mi
Last recorded45,278 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX55 FPE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 45,278 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 45,278 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 May 2018 42,216 miles

Engine management light on

Rear exhaust skin corroded

sump got slight surface corrosion

Fail 30 Apr 2018 42,216 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

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

Engine management light on

Rear exhaust skin corroded

sump got slight surface corrosion

Pass 21 Apr 2017 38,099 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 35,543 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear tailbox corroded

cracks in wall of n/s/r tyre

cracks in wall of o/s/r tyre

Pass 21 Apr 2015 34,799 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyre walls cracking

engine management lamp on

exhaust back box rusting

n/s/r reg light dim

Fail 21 Apr 2015 34,799 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyre walls cracking

engine management lamp on

exhaust back box rusting

n/s/r reg light dim

Pass 23 Apr 2014 30,318 miles

both rear tyre walls cracking slighty

exhaust back box crrodind slighty

Pass 24 Apr 2013 29,538 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 29,538 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 27,255 miles

cracks in n/s/f tyre

Pass 21 Apr 2011 25,498 miles

corrosion on exhaust

treads cracked

Pass 18 May 2010 22,946 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 20,884 miles

N/S & O/S/F Arm Bushes Starting To Wear Slightly

N/S & O/S/F Tyres Starting To Crack On Shoulders

Pass 17 Dec 2008 18,630 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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CX55 FPE is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CX55 FPE, 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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CX55 FPE is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 6 September 2005.

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