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CF05 FUB

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

89,138 mi
Last recorded89,138 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF05 FUB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 89,138 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside lower arm inner bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside inner edges worn and overall condition wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top suspension mount bush slightly worn (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer tread worn and overall condition wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer slightly blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust metal hanger broken but system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement solid beam axle both sides bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2026 89,138 miles

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

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

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both nearside and offside slightly deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside lower arm inner bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside inner edges worn and overall condition wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top suspension mount bush slightly worn (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer tread worn and overall condition wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer slightly blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust metal hanger broken but system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement solid beam axle both sides bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 74,591 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 59,467 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Pass 4 Jul 2023 43,803 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside inner edges slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 27 Jul 2022 37,552 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2022 37,552 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 34,585 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 8 Jul 2020 29,322 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 8 Jul 2020 29,322 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. Spare wheel fitted (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 31 Jul 2019 26,637 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 26,479 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer rusty

Pass 10 Jul 2017 25,692 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 7 Jul 2016 24,835 miles

cover and shields fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2015 23,702 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 15 Jul 2014 22,211 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 8 Jul 2013 20,024 miles

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

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 12 Jul 2012 17,654 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and sheilds

Pass 7 Jul 2011 14,904 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 11,089 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 8,147 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 4,849 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 FUB is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 CF05 FUB, 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 CF05 FUB registered?

CF05 FUB is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 July 2005.

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