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FL05 CHN

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

64,274 mi
Last recorded64,274 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL05 CHN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2018 64,274 miles

Nearside and offside rear bump stops missing

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

Fail 12 Feb 2018 64,274 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside and offside rear bump stops missing

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 57,952 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 57,949 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage front bumper (6.1.C.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords marked with yellow chalk (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure marked with yellow chalk (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 50,624 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 50,624 miles

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

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

Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance Near side and offside (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 45,114 miles

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

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

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

damage to offside front and nearside rear wheelarches.

front brake pads worn 65-70%.

nearside rear tyre cracking around inner and outer walls.

o/s/f wiper split at ends

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

rear wiper perished.

Pass 20 Feb 2014 42,075 miles

both rear tyres are cracking on the outer walls

nearside front tyre is cracking on the outer wall

Pass 1 Mar 2012 33,177 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 8 Mar 2011 30,160 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 23,852 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 18,603 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 14,995 miles

wipers need replaceing

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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FL05 CHN is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FL05 CHN, 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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FL05 CHN is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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