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FM05 URJ

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

66,566 mi
Last recorded66,566 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 66,566 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 27 May 2025 66,556 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre is 20 years old

Pass 22 May 2024 65,360 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 May 2024 65,360 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 May 2023 63,907 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 May 2022 61,416 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 May 2021 59,335 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2020 57,575 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 55,400 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 52,193 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 48,907 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 45,243 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 42,083 miles

both rear tyres perished on the side walls. New tyres is advised.

Pass 21 May 2014 37,984 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2013 32,196 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 28,155 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 25,293 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 22,457 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 19,139 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 14,411 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 URJ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 URJ, 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 URJ registered?

FM05 URJ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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