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EX05 FHV

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

85,382 mi
Last recorded85,382 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 FHV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2021 85,382 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly perished on sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2021 85,382 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly perished on sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2020 81,894 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 77,492 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 77,492 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 73,802 miles

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

exhaust rear box outer skin in poor condition

Fail 27 Mar 2018 73,802 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

exhaust rear box outer skin in poor condition

Pass 8 Mar 2017 69,370 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2016 65,839 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 62,371 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 62,371 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear exhaust is corroded

Pass 2 May 2014 61,408 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2014 61,404 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 57,970 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre cut on sidewall

Pass 5 Mar 2012 48,035 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 37,138 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 25,878 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 18,534 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 13,782 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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EX05 FHV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 EX05 FHV, 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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EX05 FHV is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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