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FG05 WXY

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

54,246 mi
Last recorded54,246 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 WXY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2022 54,246 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 53,665 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 51,498 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 May 2019 51,496 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 47,123 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 47,121 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 42,553 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 6 Jun 2017 42,551 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 38,682 miles

rear tyres cracking and scuffed on sidewalls

Fail 7 Jun 2016 38,682 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both split (8.2.2)

rear tyres cracking and scuffed on sidewalls

Fail 1 Jun 2015 261,186 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear tyres cracking on side walls

Pass 1 Jun 2015 34,339 miles

rear tyres cracking on side walls

Fail 30 May 2014 29,409 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 May 2014 29,409 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 22,868 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 22,868 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Jun 2012 15,627 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 15,627 miles

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

rear wiper split

Pass 11 May 2011 11,586 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 10,533 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 9,026 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 7,293 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 WXY is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WXY, 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 WXY registered?

FG05 WXY is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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