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FL05 UJV

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

148,340 mi
Last recorded148,340 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2019 148,340 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 148,032 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 May 2018 139,934 miles
Fail 19 May 2018 139,934 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 May 2017 132,270 miles
Fail 20 May 2017 132,270 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 May 2016 124,849 miles

Centre stop light not working

engine oil leaks

Fail 14 May 2016 124,849 miles

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

Centre stop light not working

engine oil leaks

Pass 16 May 2015 121,212 miles

N/S/F Tyre shoulder cracking

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 May 2015 121,212 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

N/S/F Tyre shoulder cracking

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 May 2014 115,633 miles
Fail 3 May 2014 115,633 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 May 2013 110,591 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 May 2013 110,591 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2012 104,046 miles
Fail 12 May 2012 104,046 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 97,262 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 97,262 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2010 92,031 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 92,017 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 90,904 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 81,030 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 UJV 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 54.5%.

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 FL05 UJV, 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 UJV registered?

FL05 UJV is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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