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FP05 CDN

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

64,478 mi
Last recorded64,478 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP05 CDN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2022 64,478 miles

rear seats missing

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2021 61,368 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

all back seats are missing so unable to check seat belts

Fail 19 Apr 2021 61,368 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

all back seats are missing so unable to check seat belts

Pass 12 Jan 2019 55,851 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test folded ()

Pass 25 Jan 2018 46,558 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 34,653 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

under vehicle suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Fail 21 Jan 2017 34,651 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

under vehicle suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2016 33,302 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front tyre small cut in sidewall

Nearside Rear seat belt not checked due to child seat fitted

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 19 Mar 2016 33,302 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Direction indicators incorrect colour side repeater (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front tyre small cut in sidewall

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear seat belt not checked due to child seat fitted

Offside Direction indicators incorrect colour side repeater (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 24 Mar 2015 30,819 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

NSR bump stop missing

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 30,819 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

NSR bump stop missing

Pass 22 Mar 2014 28,337 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Mar 2013 26,320 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 26,320 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 24,151 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Wipers smearing

Fail 14 Mar 2012 24,151 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Wipers smearing

Pass 22 Mar 2011 21,421 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 18,828 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 14,606 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 12,280 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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FP05 CDN is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FP05 CDN, 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 FP05 CDN registered?

FP05 CDN is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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