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FM05 USB

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,512 mi
Last recorded58,512 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM05 USB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2023 58,512 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2023 58,510 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 55,916 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 54,038 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 46,365 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2019 46,365 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 43,153 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 43,153 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 41,754 miles

rear exhaust starting to corrode

Fail 19 Jul 2017 41,754 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

rear exhaust starting to corrode

Pass 1 Jul 2016 39,637 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 39,637 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 36,743 miles

exhaust slightly corroded

n/s/f tyre slight wear on outer edge

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 14 Jul 2014 34,524 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2013 31,600 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 28,490 miles

NSF FOGLAMP GLASS SMASHED

OSR BUMP STOP INCOMPLETE

Pass 22 Jul 2011 23,826 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 19,436 miles

Both rear tyre sidewalls starting to crack

Cut in nearside rear tyre sidewall - NOT exposing cords

Nearside front wiper blade split slightly

Pass 29 Jul 2009 15,826 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 11,412 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 USB is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 USB, 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 USB registered?

FM05 USB is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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