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FM05 BWJ

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

51,349 mi
Last recorded51,349 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM05 BWJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2023 51,349 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lamp lens damage

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 51,031 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear lamp lens damage

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 49,241 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Light lens damage

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Jun 2021 49,241 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Light lens damage

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 48,081 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 45,843 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity cracked and discoloured (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 41,464 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 37,438 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 33,483 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 33,483 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 31,034 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 26,613 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 20,685 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 17,063 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 7 Jun 2011 15,273 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 13,188 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 9,872 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 7,142 miles

nearside rear seat belt not checked,child seat fitted.

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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FM05 BWJ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FM05 BWJ, 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 FM05 BWJ registered?

FM05 BWJ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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The MOT history for FM05 BWJ shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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