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FG05 KNP

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

77,635 mi
Last recorded77,635 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 KNP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2018 77,635 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 73,748 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 71,006 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 62,328 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 20 Mar 2014 58,157 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 54,434 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 54,434 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 51,163 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 41,159 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 41,159 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 32,729 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Mar 2010 32,729 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 26,525 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Mar 2009 26,525 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Mar 2008 19,950 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 19,947 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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 KNP is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,124cc 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 KNP, 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 KNP registered?

FG05 KNP is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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