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FT05 GMY

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

95,592 mi
Last recorded95,592 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT05 GMY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2021 95,592 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Oct 2021 95,572 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

crack in nearside headlamp

Pass 1 Dec 2020 94,754 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak from centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front headlamp lenses slight defect (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear outer sills showing signs of corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 84,982 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides x4 bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2019 84,982 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides x4 bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 81,384 miles

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 81,384 miles

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 76,871 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Central Rear Hi level brake lamp not working.

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front mounting bush. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Wiper blade split.

Oil leak Engine oil leak. ()

Rear Wiper blade requires replacement.

Fail 3 Jun 2017 76,837 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall cracked with construction cords visible. (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Central Rear Hi level brake lamp not working.

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front mounting bush. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Wiper blade split.

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak Engine oil leak. ()

Rear Wiper blade requires replacement.

Pass 23 May 2016 72,545 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine oil leak

Eye level stop lamp not working

Front Wipers slightly smearing

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop missing

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre outer sidewall badly cracked but not deep enough to see cords

Pass 26 May 2015 68,659 miles

High level brake light not working

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

Offside front tyre cracking on sidewall slightly

Offside front tyre inner edge bold

Offside rear tyre cracking on sidewall slightly

Oil leak

Fail 26 May 2015 68,659 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

High level brake light not working

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

Offside front tyre cracking on sidewall slightly

Offside front tyre inner edge bold

Offside rear tyre cracking on sidewall slightly

Oil leak

Pass 28 May 2014 64,782 miles

O/S/F Tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 27 May 2014 64,782 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F Tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Sep 2013 61,425 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated.

Pass 8 Sep 2012 17,750 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 48,477 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2011 48,325 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2010 41,470 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 34,751 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 34,751 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 26,389 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Jul 2008 26,389 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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FT05 GMY is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 GMY, 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 GMY is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 August 2005.

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