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FY05 AZC

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

75,148 mi
Last recorded75,148 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 AZC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 May 2026 75,148 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 May 2025 72,805 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2024 70,397 miles
Fail 13 May 2024 70,382 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2023 68,328 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 May 2022 66,219 miles
Fail 12 May 2022 66,163 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2021 62,994 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2020 59,724 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 55,098 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 51,056 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 51,056 miles

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 May 2017 46,599 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 43,269 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 41,163 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 37,491 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 34,703 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 31,548 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 28,688 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 28,283 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 23,922 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 19,668 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 14,783 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 AZC is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 AZC, 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 FY05 AZC registered?

FY05 AZC is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is FY05 AZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY05 AZC shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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