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FV05 BUH

2005 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

112,609 mi
Last recorded112,609 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 BUH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2017 112,609 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 112,601 miles

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

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings centre sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 103,544 miles

Offside Front track rod end worn

Offside Front tyre worn at inner edge

chassis and offside and nearside sills corrded

front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2016 101,120 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front headlamps damp (1.7.5a)

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

coil spring corroded both rear badly (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Jan 2016 101,117 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front headlamps damp (1.7.5a)

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

coil spring corroded both rear badly (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 97,469 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jan 2014 92,753 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

glow plug light stays on

o/s/f inner c v boot perished

under trays fitted

Fail 31 Jan 2014 92,753 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

glow plug light stays on

o/s/f inner c v boot perished

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2013 88,381 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust rear box correded

front disc s worn

glow plug light on

Pass 8 Mar 2012 77,955 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

glow plug light on

trailer socket wiring bracket broken

Fail 8 Mar 2012 77,955 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

glow plug light on

trailer socket wiring bracket broken

Pass 1 Mar 2011 73,337 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 66,426 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 60,520 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 52,538 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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FV05 BUH is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FV05 BUH, 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 FV05 BUH registered?

FV05 BUH is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 April 2005.

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