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FM05 VSN

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

102,590 mi
Last recorded102,590 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2017 102,590 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 20 Feb 2017 102,586 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear brake strip and check

Fail 25 Nov 2016 102,583 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts anti rollb bar catching brake pipe (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 May 2015 99,969 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 89,436 miles

'mil' lamp on

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

travel on handbrake

Fail 27 Sep 2013 89,436 miles

'mil' lamp on

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

travel on handbrake

Fail 29 Aug 2013 89,300 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

'mil' lamp on

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

travel on handbrake

Pass 31 Aug 2012 76,733 miles

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

mil light illuminated

Fail 31 Aug 2012 76,733 miles

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

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

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

mil light illuminated

Pass 31 Aug 2011 63,278 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 19 Aug 2011 63,127 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine management light on

Pass 13 Aug 2010 52,997 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 43,743 miles

N/S/R TYRE GETTING LOW

REAR EXHAUST IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 15 Aug 2008 33,386 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 VSN is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VSN, 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 VSN is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 August 2005.

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