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FP05 UWZ

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

54,730 mi
Last recorded54,730 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP05 UWZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 54,730 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 53,371 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 51,504 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 47,961 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 45,480 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 42,934 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 39,677 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 37,142 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2019 37,142 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 30 May 2018 34,721 miles

centre and rear exhaust box started to corrode

Pass 31 May 2017 31,614 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 31 May 2017 31,614 miles

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 25 May 2016 28,731 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit plus cracking around sidewalls (4.1.E.1)

centre and rear exhaust boxes corroded

cracking around offside rear tyre sidewalls and tread pattern

Fail 25 May 2016 28,731 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit plus cracking around sidewalls (4.1.E.1)

centre and rear exhaust boxes corroded

cracking around offside rear tyre sidewalls and tread pattern

Pass 21 May 2015 25,743 miles

cracking around both rear tyre inner and outer sidewalls

Fail 21 May 2015 25,743 miles

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

cracking around both rear tyre inner and outer sidewalls

Pass 3 Jun 2014 22,525 miles

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

cracking around all four tyre sidewalls

rear exhaust box started to corrode

Pass 4 Jun 2013 19,914 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 19,914 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 31 May 2012 16,217 miles

air bag warning lamp stays on

Pass 4 Jun 2011 13,986 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 11,862 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 9,700 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 7,412 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 UWZ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 UWZ, 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 UWZ registered?

FP05 UWZ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 June 2005.

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