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FM05 DFV

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

70,294 mi
Last recorded70,294 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 70,294 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 69,462 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2025 69,458 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2024 68,516 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jack point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jack point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 67,621 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 66,683 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 65,770 miles

Central exhaust box outer skin rotten ,

Pass 6 Jul 2020 64,962 miles

Central Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Central exhaust box outer cover corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 62,929 miles

exhaust outer box skins (loose)

Pass 29 Jun 2018 59,719 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 56,753 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 53,743 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 49,370 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 45,054 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 41,653 miles

rear silencer outer skin deteriorated

Fail 26 Jun 2013 41,647 miles

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

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

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

n s f tyre sidewall perished

Pass 4 Jul 2012 38,585 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

REAR SILENCER CORRODED

Pass 2 Jul 2011 34,484 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 34,484 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 29,073 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 21,676 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 17,451 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 17,451 miles

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

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
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FM05 DFV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 DFV, 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 DFV registered?

FM05 DFV is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 July 2005.

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The MOT history for FM05 DFV shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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