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FP05 UWT

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,733 mi
Last recorded118,733 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2017 118,733 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Aug 2017 118,728 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2016 115,124 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2016 115,124 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Direction indicator incorrect colour both front (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 111,627 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 99,093 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 5 Sep 2014 99,093 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 86,633 miles

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

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 10 Jul 2012 74,169 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 60,371 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 49,284 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 38,754 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 38,754 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 1 Jul 2008 31,004 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 31,004 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 UWT is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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