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FG05 ERK

2005 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2022
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

158,346 mi
Last recorded158,346 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 ERK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2021 158,346 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre tread cracking

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre tread cracking

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

Offside Front tyre tread cracking

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside headlight glazed

Pass 8 May 2020 156,456 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both Sides inner Sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 May 2020 156,456 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both Sides inner Sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2019 152,650 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 152,599 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear coil springs corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2018 145,327 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 Apr 2018 145,327 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 May 2017 132,979 miles

Rear coil springs slightly corroded

Fail 2 May 2017 132,979 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Rear coil springs slightly corroded

Pass 6 May 2016 121,991 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

both number plate light lens missing

items removed

n/s/f inner tyre edge perished/ damaged

n/s/outer sill filler repaired

rear wiper blade worn

Fail 6 May 2016 121,968 miles

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

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

Offside registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

items removed

n/s/outer sill filler repaired

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 1 May 2015 109,086 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 109,086 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 101,438 miles

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

number plate lihgt covers missing

Fail 30 Apr 2014 101,438 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

number plate lihgt covers missing

Pass 25 Apr 2013 92,320 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 92,302 miles

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

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

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 88,051 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 80,749 miles
Fail 1 May 2010 66,613 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 May 2010 66,613 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 46,023 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 46,023 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 38,550 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 ERK is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 ERK, 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 ERK is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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