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FP05 ZZC

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

103,570 mi
Last recorded103,570 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP05 ZZC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 103,570 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Apr 2026 103,567 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 101,881 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Outer skin slightly loose. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened Different spring fitted to offside but not effecting movement or not interfering with other components. Please replace at next earliest convenience. (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 99,867 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear exhaust back box outer skin badly corroded. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2024 99,851 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear exhaust back box outer skin badly corroded. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 98,011 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs worn/pitted on inside faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre obviously under inflated both front tyres (5.2.3 (l))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

both headlight lenses deteriorating

rear axle bump stops missing

rear exhaust silencer deteriorating (outer skin peeling off)

Pass 2 Mar 2022 96,343 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs worn and pitted on inside faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

exhaust silencer deteriorating

rear axle bump stops missing

Pass 4 Mar 2021 94,720 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres also tyres perishing on walls (5.2.3 (e))

both rear axle bump stops missing

Pass 13 Mar 2020 93,129 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres (5.2.3 (e))

headlight lenses deteriorating

Pass 11 Mar 2019 89,410 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres getting low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 9 Mar 2018 87,150 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

rear axle bump stops missing

rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 17 Mar 2017 84,650 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear axle bump stops missing

Pass 7 Mar 2016 81,712 miles

both rear axle bump stops missing

Pass 16 Mar 2015 78,313 miles

Hi-level brake light not working

Pass 7 Mar 2014 73,714 miles

High level stop light not working

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 69,852 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil level low

Pass 22 May 2012 64,747 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 55,927 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 47,426 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 47,425 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 May 2009 38,303 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 27,215 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 ZZC is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 ZZC, 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 ZZC registered?

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

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