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FN05 XYB

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

58,739 mi
Last recorded58,739 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN05 XYB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2017 58,739 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine management light on

Fail 26 Oct 2017 58,739 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine management light on

Pass 3 Nov 2016 48,244 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 37,221 miles

centre exhaust box outer skin corroded

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2015 37,221 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust box outer skin corroded

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2015 35,798 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

NSR bump stop missing

Fail 13 Mar 2015 35,798 miles

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

NSR bump stop missing

Pass 15 Mar 2014 32,610 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 14 Mar 2014 32,610 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 25 Mar 2013 29,962 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 29,962 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 27,466 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2012 27,466 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2011 25,089 miles

slight play in front antiroll bar lynk arms

Pass 19 Mar 2010 22,256 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 18,641 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 14,625 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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FN05 XYB is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FN05 XYB, 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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FN05 XYB is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 March 2005.

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