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FE05 FGV

2005 Citroen C3

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

106,862 mi
Last recorded106,862 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 FGV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2019 106,862 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 27 Jul 2019 106,862 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

front disc's worn

Pass 20 Jul 2018 90,892 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre exhaust mounting nut loose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off loose (0.1 (a))

slight smear from wipers

Fail 19 Jul 2018 90,892 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective centre exhaust mounting nut loose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear to edges (5mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bold on inner edge, 2mm in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear to edges, slight cracking to tread, 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off loose (0.1 (a))

slight smear from wipers

Pass 26 Jul 2017 79,868 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 21 Jul 2017 79,868 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

water inside both headlamps

Pass 23 Jul 2016 66,789 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front light unit condensated

oil leaks on engine

windscreen wipers smeering

Fail 23 Jul 2016 66,789 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front light unit condensated

oil leaks on engine

windscreen wipers smeering

Pass 18 Jul 2015 52,951 miles

n/s/r tyre worn

rear wiper blade split

Fail 18 Jul 2015 52,951 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

n/s/r tyre worn

rear wiper blade split

Pass 12 Jul 2014 36,470 miles

exhaust back box corroded

n s r tyre cracking

o s f tyre wearing low

Fail 12 Jul 2014 36,470 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

exhaust back box corroded

n s r tyre cracking

o s f tyre wearing low

Pass 10 Aug 2013 23,682 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 13,741 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 13,723 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 12,327 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 11,207 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 9,329 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 8,034 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 6,424 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 FGV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Green 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 FE05 FGV, 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 FGV is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 March 2005.

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