MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
170,581 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear bump stops missing
Windscreen wiper blade defective both split but do clear screen (3.4 (b) (i))
engine oil leaking from turbo area
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high at adjustment limit (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin feel very low but not visable to confirm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Rear bump stops missing
Windscreen wiper blade defective both split but do clear screen (3.4 (b) (i))
engine coolant low
engine oil leaking from turbo area
EML on
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Tyre sidewall has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components
rear exhaust silencer in poor condition
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both headlamp beams cloudy
centre stop light inop
engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
both headlamp beams cloudy
centre stop light inop
engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high unable to adjust (1.8)
both headlamp beams cloudy
centre stop light inop
exhaust heat shield loose
o/s/r axle bump stop missing
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
exhaust heat shield loose
o/s/r axle bump stop missing
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
exhaust heat shield loose
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s/r axle bump stop missing
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
o/s/r axle bump stop missing
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Citroen C3?
Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FP05 VVC is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 VVC, 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 VVC registered?
FP05 VVC is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 May 2005.
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