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SO55 CPK

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

108,997 mi
Last recorded108,997 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO55 CPK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2016 108,997 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine oil leaks

rear springs corrosion

Fail 29 Apr 2016 108,996 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi broken away from pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front headlamp has water ingress

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine oil leaks

rear springs corrosion

Pass 5 Mar 2015 98,861 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Mar 2015 98,861 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2014 89,649 miles

Boot full

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Oil leak

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Rear wiper blade split

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Wheel trims fitted

Fail 7 Jan 2014 89,631 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Boot full

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Rear wiper blade split

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Wheel trims fitted

Pass 4 Dec 2012 74,521 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 49,072 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 30,911 miles

n/s/f drop link inscure lower nut hence knock from front

Pass 1 Dec 2009 24,762 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 19,304 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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SO55 CPK is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SO55 CPK, 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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SO55 CPK is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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