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FG05 ORA

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,968 mi
Last recorded63,968 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 ORA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2025 63,968 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 60,540 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 59,692 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 59,692 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 59,873 miles

Brake pedal actuating linkage has slight wear in the eye of a brake clevis joint (3.3.A.1g)

Fail 15 Jul 2015 59,873 miles

Brake pedal actuating linkage has slight wear in the eye of a brake clevis joint (3.3.A.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 48,971 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 48,971 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 42,230 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 41,407 miles

all tyres close to limit

Pass 25 Jan 2012 31,778 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

o/s/f tyre getting a little low

Pass 11 Feb 2011 22,611 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 20,256 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 17,245 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 13,089 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 ORA is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ORA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FG05 ORA registered?

FG05 ORA is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 April 2005.

Is FG05 ORA safe to buy?

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