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FL05 FMJ

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

142,109 mi
Last recorded142,109 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL05 FMJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2024 142,109 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 141,140 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2023 141,140 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 139,958 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 135,735 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 131,834 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 125,054 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 117,825 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 109,238 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Wheel slightly binding.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust bracket broken,exhaust not insecure.

Pass 11 Mar 2016 101,326 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 93,841 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 93,841 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 9 Feb 2015 93,823 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

offside wiper smearing slightly

Pass 18 Jan 2014 89,287 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 79,684 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre flat spotted

Nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

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

Pass 21 Jan 2012 66,646 miles

Nearside rear tyre is flat-spotted on inner edge

Slight noise from Nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 20 Jan 2011 56,243 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 56,243 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2010 44,996 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 3,520 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 3,520 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 32,175 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 FMJ 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 77.3%.

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 FMJ, 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 FMJ registered?

FL05 FMJ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 May 2005.

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