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FG05 OPX

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

74,411 mi
Last recorded74,411 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2017 74,411 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 17 Oct 2017 74,411 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 66,751 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 66,751 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 57,886 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 53,558 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 47,530 miles

Advise rear exhaust mount broken but system is supported.

Pass 5 Sep 2012 43,450 miles

Coolant leak on radiator

Pass 3 Sep 2011 40,144 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 34,162 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 28,392 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 19,404 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 19,403 miles

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

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

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 OPX is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 OPX, 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 OPX registered?

FG05 OPX is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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The MOT history for FG05 OPX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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