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CF05 FFW

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

86,256 mi
Last recorded86,256 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF05 FFW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2021 86,256 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking up on sidewall slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking up badly on sidewalls but no ply or cords found (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear exhaust back box slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 Feb 2020 84,428 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front tyre cracking up slightly on sidewalls

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre cracking up on sidewalls but no ply or cords found

Fail 28 Feb 2020 84,428 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front tyre cracking up slightly on sidewalls

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre cracking up on sidewalls but no ply or cords found

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 81,518 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside front tyre slightly perrished

Fail 18 Mar 2019 81,518 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside front tyre slightly perrished

Pass 14 Feb 2018 74,530 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 68,830 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 68,830 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 61,823 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 56,377 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 56,376 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 53,444 miles

slight corrosion rear exhaust mounting

Pass 28 Jun 2013 49,476 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2013 49,476 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 45,183 miles

Child seat fitted to rear seat belts

Rear exhaust corroded

Slight coolant leak

slight play in n/s/f anti roll bar link

Pass 27 Jun 2011 40,923 miles

front tyres worn low on inner edge

Pass 21 Jun 2010 35,592 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 29,842 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 29,842 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 24,359 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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CF05 FFW is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CF05 FFW, 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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CF05 FFW is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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