MOT Status
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106,634 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded O/S+N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded O/S+N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Underbody corroded
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills corroded both sides INNER/OUTER (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak O/S+N/S (5.3.2 (b))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded O/S+N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded O/S+N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Underbody corroded
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills corroded both sides INNER/OUTER (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached wrong bolt fitted hitting wheel hub stoping the wheel from turning properly (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front ABS WIRE INSECURE
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached top mount badly worn (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Inner Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that it is likely to adversely affect braking or steering sill not welded properly (6.1.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached top mount badly worn (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Inner Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that it is likely to adversely affect braking or steering sill not welded properly (6.1.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes at front of arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm and both fronts worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear reg bulb lens is missing
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced several spots and items corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner seal's (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner seal (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner seal's (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured pale (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
front and rear coil springs corroded
rear exhaust silencer corroded
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
front and rear coil springs corroded
rear exhaust silencer corroded
Nearside Rear Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection the adult belt
Nearside Rear bump stop is missing
Offside Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection the adult belt
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
both front tyres badly worn on inner edge
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
both front tyres badly worn on inner edge
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
all tyres has rub mark cracks on waLL
How Reliable is the Citroen C3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FT05 BKU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.
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 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 FT05 BKU, 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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FT05 BKU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 July 2005.
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