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FP05 NMO

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,084 mi
Last recorded103,084 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP05 NMO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2021 103,084 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 94,577 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 91,714 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Jul 2019 91,714 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 86,251 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Pass 26 Jul 2017 80,514 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 73,706 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 66,642 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 66,642 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 18 Jul 2014 56,869 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 56,869 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 45,979 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

o/s/front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Fail 23 Jul 2013 45,979 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

o/s/front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 24 Jul 2012 39,460 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 39,868 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 39,868 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2011 31,273 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2011 31,273 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 22,872 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 16,597 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2008 12,947 miles

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

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 NMO is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FP05 NMO, 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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FP05 NMO is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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