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FV05 HXM

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

61,687 mi
Last recorded61,687 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2019 61,687 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2019 61,633 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

offside front fog light not working

Pass 10 Jan 2018 57,308 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn outer **on legal limit** 185.60.15 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Feb 2017 49,508 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 49,508 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

EXHAUST SYSTERM CORRODED

Nearside Rear TYRE SIDE WALL DAMAGED

Offside Rear TYRE NEAR LIMITS & PERISHED

Pass 13 Jul 2016 45,726 miles

Centre Rear exhaust rusty

Offside Rear tyre worn on edges

Fail 13 Jul 2016 45,726 miles

Centre Rear exhaust rusty

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 20 Jul 2015 39,907 miles

exhaust middle and rear section rusty

Pass 4 Jun 2014 36,211 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Fail 4 Jun 2014 36,211 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 28 May 2013 32,437 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Pass 28 May 2013 32,437 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2012 28,528 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2011 24,848 miles

Intermediate & rear exhaust silencers starting to corrode

Pass 9 Jun 2010 20,954 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 18,637 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 14,612 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 HXM is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2005 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 57,373 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 HXM, 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 HXM registered?

FV05 HXM is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 June 2005.

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