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FP05 RUO

2005 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

92,393 mi
Last recorded92,393 miles
Recorded on15 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP05 RUO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2018 92,393 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 May 2017 80,844 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 80,768 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 May 2016 75,563 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 12 May 2015 69,042 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 69,042 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 63,123 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 58,563 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 May 2013 58,563 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 53,427 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 May 2011 49,525 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 44,255 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 38,056 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 32,148 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 RUO is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 RUO, 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 RUO registered?

FP05 RUO is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 6 May 2005.

Is FP05 RUO safe to buy?

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