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FV05 MXG

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2025
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

63,145 mi
Last recorded63,145 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 MXG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 11 Jan 2024 63,145 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 58,293 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 56,406 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 54,750 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 52,877 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 50,430 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 47,073 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 40,337 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 35,570 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 33,308 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 30,570 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 28,048 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 26,214 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 24,305 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 22,093 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 18,750 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 MXG is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 MXG, 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 MXG registered?

FV05 MXG is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 July 2005.

Is FV05 MXG safe to buy?

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