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FG05 AXT

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

106,612 mi
Last recorded106,612 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 AXT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2018 106,612 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play steering tie arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

battery lose but secure

exhaust rear box slight blow

n/s/r wishbone ball joint small clip partly lose, still prevents dirt

o/s/r brake slight grab

Fail 26 Apr 2018 106,612 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outer boot small end missing the small bit of the end so it can't be secured to drive shaft (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure not secure on rack (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play steering tie arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

battery lose but secure

exhaust rear box slight blow

n/s/r wishbone ball joint small clip partly lose, still prevents dirt

o/s/r brake slight grab

Pass 15 Mar 2016 102,404 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 94,644 miles

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

rear box outer skin corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2015 94,644 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

rear box outer skin corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2014 90,836 miles

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

exhaust centre/rear sections started to deteriorate

Fail 8 Aug 2014 90,836 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

exhaust centre/rear sections started to deteriorate

Pass 7 Aug 2013 80,167 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

exhaust rear box start to corrode

Fail 7 Aug 2013 80,167 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

exhaust rear box start to corrode

Pass 7 Aug 2012 65,008 miles

Rear silencer slightly corroded.

Fail 7 Aug 2012 65,008 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear silencer slightly corroded.

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 50,316 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 47,592 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 37,024 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 27,951 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 20,528 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 AXT is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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