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FG05 ANV

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

114,552 mi
Last recorded114,552 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 ANV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2018 114,552 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 114,323 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 88,027 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 20 Jun 2012 87,486 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 69,942 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 68,958 miles

slight wear on nearside front tyre inner edge

Fail 3 Feb 2011 68,958 miles

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

slight wear on nearside front tyre inner edge

Pass 5 Feb 2010 61,992 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 6 Feb 2009 54,951 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r & o/s/r bump stops missing

Pass 6 Feb 2009 54,951 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r & o/s/r bump stops missing

Pass 2 Apr 2008 42,871 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2008 42,871 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

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 ANV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 ANV, 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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FG05 ANV is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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