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FV05 PYG

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

57,669 mi
Last recorded57,669 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 PYG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2024 57,669 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2024 57,668 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested Near & Offside (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Near & Offside (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 55,219 miles

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

centre stop not working

Fail 8 Nov 2023 55,219 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

centre stop not working

Pass 28 Oct 2022 50,717 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 46,003 miles

offside front tyre has slightly cut at inside wall

Pass 9 Jun 2015 44,161 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jun 2015 44,161 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 8 May 2014 42,807 miles

offside front tyre deteriorated at inside edge

rear exhaust box has a corrosion

Pass 3 Jun 2013 40,391 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 40,391 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 May 2012 36,865 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 36,865 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 33,993 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 25,586 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 18,746 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 15,105 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 PYG is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2005 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 57,373 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 PYG, 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 PYG registered?

FV05 PYG is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 June 2005.

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