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FM05 ZVV

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

39,125 mi
Last recorded39,125 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM05 ZVV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 39,125 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside and nearside (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 33,867 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2024 27,305 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 23,967 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2022 23,386 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 22,959 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small hole in silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 22,636 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 22,025 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Metal object in the tyre

Pass 3 Aug 2018 20,548 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all are greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 19,016 miles

Rear exhaust section deteriorated

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2016 17,334 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

slight deterioration at rear exhaust section

Pass 10 Aug 2015 16,048 miles

slight deterioration at rear exhaust section

Pass 13 Aug 2014 15,177 miles

MINOR CORROSION TO REAR SILENCER

Pass 17 Aug 2013 14,336 miles

SLIGHT CORROSION TO REAR EXHAUST

Pass 16 Aug 2012 13,291 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 11,776 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 8,624 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 7,468 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 7,468 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 5,832 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 ZVV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 ZVV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FM05 ZVV registered?

FM05 ZVV is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 August 2005.

Is FM05 ZVV safe to buy?

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