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FG05 UPM

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

95,788 mi
Last recorded95,788 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 95,788 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2025 95,729 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside 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))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 82,890 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2024 82,890 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2023 75,941 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill sections (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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rear exhaust shield deteriorated

Pass 12 Sep 2022 69,311 miles

rear exhaust outer shield deteriorated

Pass 4 Sep 2021 62,095 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 55,692 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Sep 2020 55,692 miles

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 49,725 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated wishbone bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2019 49,725 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated wishbone bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 44,563 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 39,673 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 34,045 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 34,045 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 31,988 miles

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

Rear n/s and o/s tyre sidewall deteriating

Pass 22 Aug 2014 29,472 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 26,855 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 24,412 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 21,187 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 19,830 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 17,357 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 16,259 miles

engine management light on

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 UPM is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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

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