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FG05 URX

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,236 mi
Last recorded73,236 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2022 73,236 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2022 73,236 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 72,940 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 72,221 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 71,362 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 70,499 miles

Nearside Rear 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 14 Jul 2016 69,321 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)

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 14 Jul 2015 75,135 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 74,653 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Mar 2015 74,653 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2014 71,869 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs slightly corroded

slight corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 10 Apr 2013 68,665 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 65,121 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2012 65,121 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 62,501 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2011 62,501 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake discs corroded

Pass 14 May 2010 50,835 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 42,987 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 36,313 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2008 36,313 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 URX is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 URX, 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 URX registered?

FG05 URX is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 April 2005.

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