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FV05 HFR

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

64,623 mi
Last recorded64,623 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 HFR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2018 64,623 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both side (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 17 Apr 2018 64,622 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Apr 2017 62,289 miles

Rear Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Apr 2017 62,289 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Apr 2016 59,114 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 59,114 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working both side (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 53,606 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2015 53,606 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 48,186 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 44,102 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 44,102 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 21 Mar 2013 44,102 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 39,153 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 39,153 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 33,128 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2011 33,127 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2010 27,365 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 27,365 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 1 May 2009 23,217 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 19,379 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 HFR is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 HFR, 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 HFR registered?

FV05 HFR is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 July 2005.

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