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FV05 UFE

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

110,890 mi
Last recorded110,890 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 UFE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2021 110,890 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Sep 2021 110,887 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OUTER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OUTER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 99,705 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 99,703 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 85,831 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 76,986 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 68,765 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 59,057 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 55,811 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 55,811 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2014 54,652 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 10 May 2014 54,639 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine management light illuminated

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2013 46,993 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 39,430 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2011 27,649 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2011 27,649 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 15,107 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 14,657 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 12,334 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 UFE is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 UFE, 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 UFE registered?

FV05 UFE is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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