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FP05 NMU

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

84,439 mi
Last recorded84,439 miles
Recorded on4 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 May 2021 84,439 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both edges worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both edges worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 May 2019 83,373 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 80,622 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2018 80,622 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail and offside rear (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 May 2017 75,374 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 68,483 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 64,850 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2014 56,489 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 50,882 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 45,066 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 45,065 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 13 May 2011 39,057 miles

verious scratches & dents on body/ exhaust poor/ tyres poor require attention

Pass 7 May 2010 32,942 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 32,940 miles

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

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

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

body damaged o/s/ engine noisey/ exhaust poor

Pass 5 May 2009 27,699 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 21,148 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust rusty. ..

Pass 20 May 2008 21,148 miles

exhaust rusty. ..

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 NMU 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 70.6%.

Across all 2005 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 57,373 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 NMU, 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 NMU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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