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FP05 UWV

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

122,622 mi
Last recorded122,622 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP05 UWV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2017 122,622 miles

n/s/r tyre on 2mm and nail in tyre

o/s/r tyre on 2mm

Fail 28 Apr 2017 122,610 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords showing (4.1.E.1)

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

n/s/r tyre on 2mm and nail in tyre

o/s/r tyre on 2mm

Pass 29 Apr 2016 106,639 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust heat sheild loose and fouling exhaust

Fail 28 Apr 2016 106,639 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust heat sheild loose and fouling exhaust

Fail 29 Apr 2015 91,024 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust heat shield insecure

rear wiper blade split

Pass 29 Apr 2015 91,024 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust heat shield insecure

rear wiper blade split

Pass 7 Apr 2014 75,347 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 75,347 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 9 May 2013 68,774 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2013 68,774 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 59,463 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 48,948 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 48,941 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2010 39,295 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 39,295 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 27,037 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 15,695 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 15,054 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 UWV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 UWV, 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 UWV registered?

FP05 UWV is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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