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FM05 OSV

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

93,201 mi
Last recorded93,201 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM05 OSV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2023 93,201 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 89,717 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 86,908 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 84,584 miles

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

Offside Rear noise from rear brake drum advise strip & check

Fail 12 Aug 2020 84,585 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect condensation in headlamp (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear noise from rear brake drum advise strip & check

Pass 14 Aug 2019 82,735 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 80,247 miles

Rear exhaust blowing

radiator leaking

Pass 3 Jul 2017 77,410 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 75,175 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 73,125 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 70,772 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 64,898 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 56,397 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 49,861 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 49,861 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 43,017 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 34,467 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 26,577 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 OSV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc 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 OSV, 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 OSV registered?

FM05 OSV is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 July 2005.

Is FM05 OSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM05 OSV 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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