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FV05 ZRX

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,241 mi
Last recorded124,241 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2019 124,241 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 124,241 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2018 115,056 miles

Both rear bump stops missing.

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2018 115,056 miles

Both rear bump stops missing.

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2017 108,858 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 108,858 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 13 May 2016 102,493 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 89,148 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 74,824 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 65,633 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 56,243 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 43,822 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 43,822 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

n/s/f tyre on limit and perished// o/s/f tyre close to limit// n/s headlight condensated

Pass 21 Apr 2010 33,492 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 24,049 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 15,819 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 ZRX is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZRX, 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 ZRX registered?

FV05 ZRX is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 July 2005.

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