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FV05 OVB

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

66,354 mi
Last recorded66,354 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 OVB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2017 66,354 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 63,199 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 66,075 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2015 66,075 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 55,840 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 51,294 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 47,488 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 41,351 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 35,160 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 May 2010 35,160 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 May 2009 28,158 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 21,508 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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)

Pass 16 May 2008 21,508 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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)

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 OVB is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 OVB, 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 OVB registered?

FV05 OVB is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 May 2005.

Is FV05 OVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV05 OVB shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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