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FG05 AMO

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

85,872 mi
Last recorded85,872 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2018 85,872 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 81,940 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 81,940 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 75,420 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 75,275 miles

NSR tyre perished & cracked

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

Nearside Rear 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 20 Mar 2014 72,005 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 72,005 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 67,994 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 63,168 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 56,717 miles

exhaust system corroded, exhaust back box outer skin in poor condition

radiator corroding, kerb damage to wheel trims

Pass 13 Mar 2010 48,656 miles

bonnet stay clip broke

Pass 5 Mar 2009 39,119 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)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 28,663 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 AMO is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 FG05 AMO, 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 AMO registered?

FG05 AMO is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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