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FA05 BYG

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

89,563 mi
Last recorded89,563 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA05 BYG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2020 89,563 miles

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

slight blow from rear exhaust box

Fail 11 Sep 2020 89,563 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

slight blow from rear exhaust box

Pass 26 Nov 2019 88,249 miles

Nearside Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

both rear bump stops missing

Fail 19 Nov 2019 88,246 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

both rear bump stops missing

Pass 2 Nov 2018 84,561 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 77,993 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 72,816 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 67,221 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 62,606 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 58,144 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 52,988 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 47,570 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 42,251 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 33,710 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2009 33,710 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 22,452 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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FA05 BYG is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FA05 BYG, 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 FA05 BYG registered?

FA05 BYG is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 July 2005.

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