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FM05 DHD

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

70,072 mi
Last recorded70,072 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM05 DHD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2023 70,072 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Feb 2023 70,072 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 68,890 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective foggy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2022 68,890 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective foggy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 66,564 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective foggy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 64,822 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 64,820 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure hanger (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 62,775 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 59,220 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Jun 2016 55,216 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 51,608 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 48,008 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 43,845 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 39,831 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 33,940 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 33,940 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 28,399 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 23,620 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 17,380 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 DHD is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 DHD, 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 DHD registered?

FM05 DHD is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 July 2005.

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