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FV05 GOU

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

104,733 mi
Last recorded104,733 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 GOU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 104,733 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 97,446 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2024 97,446 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 90,715 miles

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

Offside Rear Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip also wiper scratches (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2023 90,715 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip also wiper scratches (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 85,683 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip also wiper scratch (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2022 85,683 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip also wiper scratch (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 81,429 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2021 81,429 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 74,751 miles

Front Both front tyres uneven wear and cracking in the tread.

Nearside Front CV boot small cut.

Nearside Rear Tyre has cracking in the tread.

Offside Rear Tyre has nail in it.

Fail 10 Apr 2019 74,751 miles

Front Both front tyres uneven wear and cracking in the tread.

Nearside Front CV boot small cut.

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has cracking in the tread.

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has nail in it.

Pass 6 Dec 2017 72,390 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 72,390 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 69,222 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 69,222 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 66,660 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 59,061 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Oct 2014 59,055 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 49,066 miles

Offside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

windscreen marked by wiper

Fail 23 Oct 2013 49,065 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

windscreen marked by wiper

Pass 2 Nov 2012 39,932 miles

noise from offside front wheel

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 1 Nov 2012 39,924 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

noise from offside front wheel

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 10 Nov 2011 30,754 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2010 14,111 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 16,510 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 16,306 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 12,652 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2008 12,652 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 GOU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 FV05 GOU, 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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FV05 GOU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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