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FM05 JKX

2005 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

128,339 mi
Last recorded128,339 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM05 JKX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2020 128,339 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 124,189 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2019 124,189 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 120,130 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 120,130 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring missing and directional control affected (5.3.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2017 113,325 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 Jul 2017 113,313 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and backbox (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Jun 2016 104,965 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 90,725 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 78,614 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)

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

Fail 11 Jun 2014 78,614 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)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 68,562 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 63,186 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 58,311 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 52,525 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 42,339 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 34,284 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 34,284 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 JKX is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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