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FG05 PYF

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

94,724 mi
Last recorded94,724 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2017 94,724 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 84,235 miles

could not assess condition of front pads and discs.

slight play on lower arm bush

Pass 18 Oct 2014 70,439 miles

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

exhaust rear box slight corrosion

Fail 15 Oct 2014 70,428 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

exhaust rear box slight corrosion

Pass 20 Nov 2013 57,920 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

exhaust backbox deteriorated

n/s outer sill damaged

Fail 20 Nov 2013 57,918 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

exhaust backbox deteriorated

n/s outer sill damaged

Pass 18 Sep 2012 41,954 miles

Exhaust rear box outer skin corroded.

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 38,195 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 32,615 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2009 27,386 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 21,770 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 PYF is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 PYF, 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 PYF registered?

FG05 PYF is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 April 2005.

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