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FE05 FEU

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2020
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

61,654 mi
Last recorded61,654 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 FEU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2019 61,654 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 55,725 miles

windscreen damaged

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded & offside rear (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism slightly defective

Fail 22 Feb 2017 55,719 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded & offside rear (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism slightly defective

Offside Rear door stop strap insecure

windscreen damaged

Pass 22 Dec 2015 47,809 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded & offside rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Dec 2015 47,809 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded & offside rear (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 41,267 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Dec 2014 41,267 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Box Heavily Corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2013 34,256 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 34,256 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 30,794 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 30,794 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 21 Nov 2011 26,641 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 26,641 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 22,821 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 22,821 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 17,807 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 17,265 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 17,265 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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FE05 FEU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 FE05 FEU, 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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FE05 FEU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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