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FG05 AKY

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

79,714 mi
Last recorded79,714 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 AKY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2024 79,714 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 May 2023 76,496 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2023 76,495 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2023 76,481 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 73,466 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 73,466 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2021 71,161 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Mar 2021 71,161 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 69,784 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 67,904 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 67,904 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 65,881 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 63,594 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 60,930 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 60,930 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Stop lamp not working Both lower lamps (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 58,252 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 54,274 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 49,813 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 49,788 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 49,788 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 48,646 miles

rear silencer corroded but not seriously weakened, or leaking

Fail 8 Aug 2012 48,644 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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)

rear silencer corroded but not seriously weakened, or leaking

Pass 6 Mar 2012 45,906 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 39,300 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 32,093 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 24,556 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 18,628 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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FG05 AKY is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 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 FG05 AKY, 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 FG05 AKY registered?

FG05 AKY is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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