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FV05 USO

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

74,990 mi
Last recorded74,990 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2017 74,990 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 68,967 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

offside rear coil spring corroded at bottom

parking brake effort low on nearside

rear section of exhaust deteriorated. no leaks

Fail 9 Feb 2016 68,967 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear coil spring corroded at bottom

parking brake effort low on nearside

rear section of exhaust deteriorated. no leaks

Pass 13 Nov 2014 65,375 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 65,375 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 56,297 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 48,806 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 48,806 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 May 2011 35,377 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 22,980 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 7,429 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 6,612 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 6,612 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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 USO is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 USO, 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 USO registered?

FV05 USO is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 July 2005.

Is FV05 USO safe to buy?

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