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FM05 BVS

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

86,177 mi
Last recorded86,177 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM05 BVS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2019 86,177 miles

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

Nearside Front WHEEL LINNER INSECURE

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose BACK BOX CORRODED AND SKIN PEELING OFF (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

PARKING BRAKE LEVER HIGH

Rear WIPER BLDAE SPLIT

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel PLAY IN RACK WORN (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2019 86,177 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high LIGHT FULL OF CONDENSATION (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel badly distorted WHEEL RIM DAMMAGED (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm TYRE SIZE 175/65R14 82T (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front WHEEL LINNER INSECURE

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose BACK BOX CORRODED AND SKIN PEELING OFF (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

PARKING BRAKE LEVER HIGH

Rear WIPER BLDAE SPLIT

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel PLAY IN RACK WORN (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 75,101 miles

BONNET CABEL HANDEL INSECURE

Nearside Front Road wheel tyre ring butting but not displaced from its seating WHEEL RIM DAMAGED (5.2.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear EXHAUST BACK BOX CORRODED AND OUT SKIN PEALING OFF

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective EXHAUST BACK BOX MOUNT CORRODED AWAY (6.1.2 (a))

Rear WIPER BLADE SPLIT

STEERING VERY LIGHT

Fail 30 May 2018 75,101 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested LIGHT NOT WORKING (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

BONNET CABEL HANDEL INSECURE

Nearside Front Road wheel tyre ring butting but not displaced from its seating WHEEL RIM DAMAGED (5.2.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear EXHAUST BACK BOX CORRODED AND OUT SKIN PEALING OFF

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective EXHAUST BACK BOX MOUNT CORRODED AWAY (6.1.2 (a))

Rear WIPER BLADE SPLIT

STEERING VERY LIGHT

Pass 1 Jun 2017 69,284 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

bonnet release handle loose

light feeling to steering<poss high tyre pressures>

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 31 May 2017 69,284 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

bonnet release handle loose

light feeling to steering<poss high tyre pressures>

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 16 May 2016 66,488 miles

2xchild seats fitted

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Rear tyre cut outer wall

rear exhaust system corrosion

Fail 16 May 2016 66,488 miles

2xchild seats fitted

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Rear tyre cut outer wall

rear exhaust system corrosion

Pass 1 May 2015 63,808 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 30 Apr 2014 59,919 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2013 55,178 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 30 Apr 2013 55,178 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2012 51,543 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both rear bumpstop rubbers missing

Pass 5 May 2011 48,218 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear bump stop rubbers missing

Pass 11 May 2010 43,505 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 39,783 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 39,783 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2009 38,936 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 26,090 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 26,090 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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
Full Citroen C3 reliability report

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FM05 BVS is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FM05 BVS, 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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FM05 BVS is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 July 2005.

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