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FP05 VVB

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,437 mi
Last recorded51,437 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2013
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2013 51,437 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 51,437 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 39,162 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2012 39,159 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2011 27,685 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 26,066 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 17,175 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 6,242 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 VVB is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VVB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FP05 VVB registered?

FP05 VVB is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 July 2005.

Is FP05 VVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP05 VVB shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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