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FM05 UPN

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

71,828 mi
Last recorded71,828 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2017 71,828 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Jun 2017 71,828 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 61,957 miles

exhaust corroding

front brake discs worn

Fail 20 Jun 2016 61,957 miles

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

exhaust corroding

front brake discs worn

Pass 11 Jun 2015 51,888 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs worn

Fail 11 Jun 2015 51,888 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs worn

Pass 18 Jun 2014 38,384 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 38,383 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 28,275 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 28,275 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 24,748 miles

OSF, NSR & OSR tyre walls cracking

Fail 7 Jul 2012 24,697 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

OSF, NSR & OSR tyre walls cracking

Fail 2 Jul 2011 21,349 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 21,349 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 17,982 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 14,310 miles

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

Front wipere blades split at ends

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2008 11,092 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 11 Jul 2008 11,092 miles

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

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 UPN is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 UPN, 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 UPN is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 July 2005.

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