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FM05 BXS

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

71,071 mi
Last recorded71,071 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2016 71,071 miles

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

Offside Front tyre cracking

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 16 Aug 2016 71,071 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre cracking

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 68,944 miles

rear ex box poor condition

Fail 12 Aug 2015 68,936 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

rear ex box poor condition

Fail 7 Aug 2014 64,761 miles

Front brake discs worn.

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear exhaust deteriorated.

Rear wiper deteriorated.

Pass 7 Aug 2014 64,761 miles

Front brake discs worn.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear exhaust deteriorated.

Rear wiper deteriorated.

Pass 1 Oct 2013 60,028 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 60,025 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 54,397 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)

Fail 24 Sep 2012 54,397 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Fail 18 Aug 2011 44,323 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 44,323 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2010 35,012 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both nearside tyre outer sidewalls scuffed

tyres tread depths @3mm

Pass 31 Jul 2010 35,012 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both nearside tyre outer sidewalls scuffed

tyres tread depths @3mm

Pass 16 Jul 2009 27,783 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 16,041 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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FM05 BXS is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 BXS, 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 BXS is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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