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FP05 YVG

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

43,488 mi
Last recorded43,488 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP05 YVG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 43,488 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2024 40,836 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 39,619 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 38,257 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

rear bumper and bumper bar damaged

Pass 3 Nov 2021 37,303 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 34,451 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 34,451 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2019 31,670 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 31,670 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 31,301 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 31,006 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 30,062 miles

engine management light showing fault on dash

Pass 16 Apr 2015 27,805 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 25,210 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 22,293 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear silencer starting to corrode

Pass 16 Apr 2013 22,293 miles

rear silencer starting to corrode

Pass 25 Apr 2012 19,348 miles

near side front tyre scuffed to outer sidewall

rear silencer starting to corrode

Pass 27 Apr 2011 16,899 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 14,369 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 14,369 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 May 2009 12,035 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 8,406 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 YVG is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YVG, 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 YVG registered?

FP05 YVG is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 May 2005.

Is FP05 YVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP05 YVG shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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