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FV05 WWU

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,410 mi
Last recorded134,410 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2023 134,410 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear outer sill shows signs of repair covered with under seal

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear outer sill shows signs of repair covered with under seal

under carriage shows signs of corrosion

Fail 14 Oct 2023 133,409 miles

Exhaust system insecure Front Bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

O/F door side mirror temporarily secured

O/R and N/R inner sills corroded

Oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2022 130,034 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 130,034 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 123,275 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 117,943 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Nov 2020 117,939 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively os,ns (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 May 2019 107,104 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 May 2019 107,081 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam no aim (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch insecure broken (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 100,428 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front silencer (7.1.2)

Front subframe slightly corroded

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 27 Apr 2017 94,002 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside rear number plate light dim

Pass 12 Apr 2016 86,176 miles

Offside front lower ball joint heat shield missing advise replacement

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 6 May 2015 78,177 miles

Nearside front brake disc inner face pitted

Nearside front tyre tread cracking

Nearside rear number plate light slightly dim

Nearside rear tyre tread cracking

Offside front brake disc inner face badly pitted

Offside front tyre worn close to the legal limit also tread cracking

Offside rear tyre tread cracking

Pass 4 Apr 2014 69,997 miles

Front brake pads & discs worn

Pass 19 Jun 2013 64,016 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 56,441 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear silencer corroded, not blowing at time of test.

Pass 14 Jun 2011 48,574 miles

Both front and rear tyres worn low

Exhaust back box outer skin peeling

Front brake discs worn slightly on inner face

Slight play in steering rack track rods

Pass 22 Jun 2010 39,860 miles

Front discs and pads slightly worn

Pass 16 Jun 2009 32,012 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 24,869 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 WWU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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