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FP05 VTJ

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

47,339 mi
Last recorded47,339 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP05 VTJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2026 47,339 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2025 39,305 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlight lenses cloudy. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 34,503 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 29,059 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2023 29,059 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 23,063 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 21,308 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2022 21,308 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 20,639 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Pass 28 Apr 2020 20,114 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2020 20,114 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 19,180 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 19,180 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 18,038 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing in tread.

Offside Front Tyre perishing in tread.

Offside Rear Tyre perishing in tread.

Pass 19 Apr 2017 16,780 miles

all tyres perishing on inner sidewalls

Pass 18 Apr 2016 15,327 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 13,759 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 11,981 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 9,946 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 8,074 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 7,375 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 6,500 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 5,447 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 4,271 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 VTJ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VTJ, 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 VTJ registered?

FP05 VTJ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is FP05 VTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP05 VTJ shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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