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FP05 UXH

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

141,189 mi
Last recorded141,189 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 141,189 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective bolt missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both and off side front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

slight oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2025 126,073 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges worn thin (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges worn thin (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Jun 2025 126,072 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Multiple holes, excessively corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges worn thin (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges worn thin (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2024 111,820 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 100,272 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2023 100,272 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 90,637 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

engine oil leak suspect sump leaking

o/s/f bottom arm ball joint boot worn

sills rusty

Fail 15 Jun 2022 90,637 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

engine oil leak suspect sump leaking

o/s/f bottom arm ball joint boot worn

sills rusty

Pass 21 Jun 2021 82,528 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2021 82,528 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 77,999 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2020 77,999 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 60,928 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 55,490 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 54,175 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 51,833 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 51,833 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 49,363 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 42,475 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 36,404 miles

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 22 Jun 2012 29,730 miles

Rear exhaust box deteriorated.

Fail 22 Jun 2012 29,730 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear exhaust box deteriorated.

Pass 14 Jun 2011 26,203 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 22,965 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 22,965 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 20,698 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 16,002 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 UXH is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 UXH, 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 UXH registered?

FP05 UXH is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 June 2005.

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