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FP05 VUT

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,821 mi
Last recorded93,821 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2019 93,821 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 23 Aug 2019 93,821 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Aug 2018 87,980 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 10 Aug 2018 87,980 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 82,827 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 78,328 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 73,922 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 71,121 miles

Rear exhaust box in poor condition

Fail 10 Jul 2014 71,048 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 11 Jul 2013 67,010 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

child seat fitted at n/s/r, seat belt not tested

Pass 19 Jun 2012 63,840 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 57,003 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack

n/s wiper blade starting to split

Pass 1 May 2010 47,672 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 38,223 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

upper stop light not working

Pass 23 May 2008 27,608 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 VUT is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VUT, 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 VUT registered?

FP05 VUT is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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