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FV54 UMK

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,783 mi
Last recorded83,783 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV54 UMK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2022 83,783 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface corrosion from lower inner sills to floor under vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 82,878 miles

offside and nearside outer sills corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2019 81,451 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 79,042 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 79,040 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill corrosion large area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill corrosion large area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 76,980 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 74,367 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 74,367 miles

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

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

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

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 19 Nov 2015 71,908 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 71,908 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam and unit deteriorated (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 68,156 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 64,668 miles

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

clutch biting point very high

n/s/r door not unlocking

Fail 21 Nov 2012 61,888 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 61,888 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 58,677 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

n/s/f tyre perished

Pass 24 Nov 2010 55,750 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 52,876 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 52,876 miles

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 May 2008 47,474 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 44,831 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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FV54 UMK is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 FV54 UMK, 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 FV54 UMK registered?

FV54 UMK is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 January 2005.

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