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FY05 AZA

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

102,951 mi
Last recorded102,951 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 AZA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2015 102,951 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 86,359 miles

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

NEAR SIDE REAR ABS SENSOR WIRE CLIP IS DAMAGED

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

SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS ARE CORRODED

WINDSCREEN WIPER BLADES SMEAR WINDSCREEN

Fail 16 Mar 2014 86,359 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

NEAR SIDE REAR ABS SENSOR WIRE CLIP IS DAMAGED

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

SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS ARE CORRODED

WINDSCREEN WIPER BLADES SMEAR WINDSCREEN

Pass 30 Mar 2013 70,164 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake service

Fail 26 Mar 2013 69,985 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake service

Pass 5 Mar 2012 46,653 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 34,726 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2011 34,726 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 15,441 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 9,807 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 7,474 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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FY05 AZA is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FY05 AZA, 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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FY05 AZA is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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