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FP05 UWK

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

50,479 mi
Last recorded50,479 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP05 UWK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2015 50,479 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 50,479 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 45,641 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 39,109 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 39,109 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2012 34,962 miles

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

Offside rear tyre is starting to perish on the inside edge

Tail pipe corroded

Wiper blades are starting to split

Fail 30 May 2012 34,903 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 May 2011 30,860 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 31 May 2011 30,860 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 24 May 2010 27,474 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 21,782 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 21,738 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear wiper perished

Pass 21 May 2008 17,887 miles

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 UWK is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 UWK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FP05 UWK registered?

FP05 UWK is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 May 2005.

Is FP05 UWK safe to buy?

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