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FV54 TZY

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

80,684 mi
Last recorded80,684 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV54 TZY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2018 80,684 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 72,115 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 67,812 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 67,804 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 17 Sep 2015 63,961 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2015 63,953 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 61,343 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 8 Jan 2015 1,020 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 59,481 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 56,379 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 56,379 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 54,501 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 52,438 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 47,823 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 42,640 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2008 42,439 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 35,474 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 35,474 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

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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FV54 TZY is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 FV54 TZY, 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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FV54 TZY is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 January 2005.

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