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FV05 JXE

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

48,800 mi
Last recorded48,800 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 JXE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2019 48,800 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 45,728 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance outer cover damaged (plastic lens) (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 11 May 2018 45,715 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken bottom coil broken .spring has moved below bottom mounting point/ area (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance outer cover damaged (plastic lens) (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 17 May 2017 41,849 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking on side walls

front pads 80% worn

steering tie rods slight play

Fail 17 May 2017 41,849 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking on side walls

front pads 80% worn

steering tie rods slight play

Pass 12 May 2016 38,629 miles

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

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

both front brake discs corroding

Fail 12 May 2016 38,629 miles

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

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

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

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

both front brake discs corroding

Pass 21 May 2015 35,166 miles

both front brake discs slightly corroding

Pass 21 May 2014 31,717 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 31,717 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

n/s/f abs senser routed wrongly

Fail 14 May 2013 28,483 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 May 2013 28,483 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 May 2012 25,894 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

exhaust tail box deteriorated

Pass 8 May 2012 25,894 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

exhaust tail box deteriorated

Pass 17 May 2011 22,668 miles

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

offside rear wheel slightly distorted

Fail 17 May 2011 22,668 miles

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

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

offside rear wheel slightly distorted

Pass 18 May 2010 19,813 miles

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

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 18 May 2010 19,813 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 14 May 2009 15,434 miles

all four tyres perishing on sidewall area nearside rear tyre has nail in shoulder

Pass 30 Apr 2008 12,070 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 12,070 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

both front brake discs worn and scored

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 JXE is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 JXE, 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 JXE registered?

FV05 JXE is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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