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FV05 OUP

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

67,570 mi
Last recorded67,570 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 OUP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 67,570 miles
Fail 20 May 2026 67,569 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2025 66,913 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer sill starting to corroded

Offside Rear Outer sill starting to corrode

Pass 11 Jun 2024 65,847 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 65,174 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 64,355 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Jun 2021 63,557 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 63,032 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2020 63,032 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 62,144 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 61,222 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 60,443 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 59,325 miles

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

nearside front tyre cracked and perished

offside front tyre cracked and perished

Pass 8 Apr 2015 58,287 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 56,778 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 55,187 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 53,483 miles

rear exaust box slightly corroded

Fail 20 Apr 2012 53,483 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

rear exaust box slightly corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2011 45,389 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 37,045 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2009 26,945 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 20,058 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 OUP is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 OUP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FV05 OUP?

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What year was FV05 OUP registered?

FV05 OUP is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 June 2005.

Is FV05 OUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV05 OUP shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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