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FL05 CUK

2005 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

136,636 mi
Last recorded136,636 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL05 CUK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2024 136,636 miles

Nearside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 130,040 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 122,703 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2022 122,703 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 114,182 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 105,828 miles

outer sill covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 13 Apr 2019 98,827 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s/f sidelight temperamental, working at time of test

n/s/r brake binding slightly

undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2018 89,283 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 81,022 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f headlamp aim on upper limits

Fail 7 Jun 2017 81,022 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/f headlamp aim on upper limits

Pass 11 Mar 2016 78,686 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 74,637 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 72,514 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

metal brake pipes have been covered in grease

oil leak

rear wiper split

Pass 11 Mar 2014 72,514 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

metal brake pipes have been covered in grease

oil leak

rear wiper split

Pass 4 Mar 2013 64,331 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 64,331 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 56,469 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 56,469 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 48,290 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 39,704 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 39,704 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 14 Feb 2009 31,126 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 22,795 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2008 22,795 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 CUK is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 CUK, 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 CUK registered?

FL05 CUK is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 March 2005.

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