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FG05 EEA

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

18,518 mi
Last recorded18,518 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 EEA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 18,518 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 18,505 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2025 18,481 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 40% brake imbalance across rear axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake excessively binding BOTH REAR brakes binding heavily especially o/s/r (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 17,987 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 17,897 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 17,676 miles

Bonnet release handle insecure

Exhaust rear silencer showing heavy corrosion

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 17,620 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

bonnet release handle insecure

exhaust rear silencer corroded

unable to see condition of front brake pads

Pass 19 Mar 2020 17,557 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both exhaust silencers corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2019 17,406 miles

Front cant see brake pads to inspect

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 17,227 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Mar 2018 17,227 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 16,984 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 16,746 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 16,385 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

Pass 11 Mar 2014 14,710 miles

exhaust rear silencer showing corrosion

Pass 14 Mar 2013 14,349 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 13,800 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroding

Pass 28 Mar 2011 13,104 miles

advise condition exhaust rear section

Fail 15 Mar 2010 11,916 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 11,916 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2009 10,557 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 19 Mar 2009 10,557 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 8,688 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 8,688 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 EEA is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 EEA, 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 EEA is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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