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FV05 JXL

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

87,841 mi
Last recorded87,841 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 87,841 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2026 87,841 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 80,836 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Jul 2025 80,820 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 71,453 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 23 Jul 2024 71,453 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 21 Jul 2023 62,411 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 51,548 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2022 51,336 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake (1.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 40,460 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2021 40,460 miles

Nearside Rear Brake rod has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 37,120 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 37,120 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 32,569 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 28,010 miles

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

slight age cracking to both rear tyres.

Fail 4 Jul 2018 28,010 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer has holes (6.1.2 (a))

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

slight age cracking to both rear tyres.

Pass 8 May 2017 27,640 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 27,185 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)

Fail 16 May 2016 27,185 miles

Stop lamp not working centre stop (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)

Pass 14 May 2015 26,574 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 May 2014 26,029 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 25,199 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 24,964 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 22,763 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2010 19,351 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 May 2009 15,970 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 12,719 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 15,650 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 15,650 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 JXL is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 JXL, 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 JXL registered?

FV05 JXL is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 May 2005.

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