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FP05 UNY

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

62,580 mi
Last recorded62,580 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP05 UNY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2018 62,580 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Various corrosion to underside of vehicle - anti roll bars, exhaust brackets, brake ferrules and unions, etc..

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 2 Jul 2018 62,278 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Horn not working properly intermittent (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both ()

Various corrosion to underside of vehicle - anti roll bars, exhaust brackets, brake ferrules and unions, etc..

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 1 Jul 2017 59,799 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 55,604 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 49,017 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 49,017 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 38,652 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear exhaust mounting broken

Fail 4 Apr 2014 38,652 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 25 Mar 2013 34,773 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 31,350 miles

exhaust back box outer casing corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2012 31,345 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust back box outer casing corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2011 27,329 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 22,680 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2010 22,679 miles

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 17,663 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 12,699 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 UNY is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 UNY, 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 UNY registered?

FP05 UNY is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 May 2005.

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