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FP05 RTU

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

80,586 mi
Last recorded80,586 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP05 RTU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2018 80,586 miles

engine management light on

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Offside Rear axle bump stop missing

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

Nearside Rear axle bump stop missing

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 67,982 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 67,982 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2016 61,748 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 61,748 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 May 2015 57,766 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 55,306 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 49,511 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 44,402 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 39,283 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2010 32,682 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 32,682 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 26,699 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 20,108 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2008 20,108 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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 RTU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 RTU, 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 RTU registered?

FP05 RTU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 June 2005.

Is FP05 RTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP05 RTU shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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