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FP05 ZYH

2005 Citroen C3

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

48,003 mi
Last recorded48,003 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP05 ZYH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2022 48,003 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light both sides (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under body has general corrosion, not excessive

Pass 26 Aug 2021 46,875 miles

Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light N/S,O/S (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated BOTH (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective BOTH (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front and rear suspension has general corrosion,not excessive

under body has general corrosion,not excessive

Pass 15 Aug 2020 44,400 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension has general corrosion

under body has general corrosion

Pass 20 Aug 2019 43,247 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 40,422 miles

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

rear exhaust bracket rusted off

Pass 29 Aug 2017 38,529 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 38,527 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 34,862 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 33,106 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres perishing and cracking in tread.

Pass 27 Jan 2014 31,250 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 31,250 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 29,132 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 23,378 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 18,090 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 15,679 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 11,198 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 ZYH is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 ZYH, 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 ZYH registered?

FP05 ZYH is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 June 2005.

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