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FL05 CUJ

2005 Citroen C3

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

33,657 mi
Last recorded33,657 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL05 CUJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2021 33,657 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Reverse light inop

Fail 20 Oct 2021 33,657 miles

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Reverse light inop

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 32,549 miles

reverse lights inop

Pass 23 Oct 2019 31,990 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyre treads cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 22 Oct 2018 31,165 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 29,507 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 29,264 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 27,490 miles

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

both rear tyres perishing

Fail 27 Jul 2016 27,490 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 23 Jul 2015 25,544 miles

service overdue by 3700 miles.nearside rear tyre perished/cracking-185/60hr15 dunlop.

Pass 11 Jul 2014 23,704 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

passenger airbag turned off

Fail 11 Jul 2014 23,704 miles

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

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

passenger airbag turned off

Pass 26 Jul 2013 21,892 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 19,848 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 19,848 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

offside front tyre sidewall damaged-weak/offside front inner wing shield insecure/washer fluid comes out like jelly.185/60hr15

Pass 28 Jul 2011 17,269 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Jul 2010 15,339 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Jul 2010 15,339 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Jul 2009 13,693 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 11,181 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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FL05 CUJ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,587cc 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 FL05 CUJ, 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 FL05 CUJ registered?

FL05 CUJ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 May 2005.

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