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FY05 AZV

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,268 mi
Last recorded100,268 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 AZV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2019 100,268 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front tyre wearing uneven

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing uneven

Offside Rear tyre tread cracking

slight coolant leak

Fail 22 Feb 2019 100,268 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted rubbing on suspension leg (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Front brake pads getting low

Nearside Front tyre wearing uneven

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed rubbing on wheel arch cover (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing uneven

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre tread cracking

slight coolant leak

Pass 28 Feb 2018 95,011 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint / centre silencer outer skin deteriorating (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement anti-roll bar D bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear lamp lens cracked

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

oil residue engine area's

Pass 8 Mar 2017 92,036 miles

Battery slightly insecure

Nearside Rear slight roughness in wheel bearing

Fail 8 Mar 2017 92,027 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Battery slightly insecure

Nearside Rear slight roughness in wheel bearing

Pass 24 Mar 2016 89,594 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 84,640 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 77,684 miles

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

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

all tyres perished and cracked

rear silencer outer skin adrift

Fail 14 Nov 2013 77,465 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

all tyres perished and cracked

rear silencer outer skin adrift

Pass 16 Nov 2012 66,695 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

vechile has just met required parking brake performence at the time of test therefore it will rewuire brake adjustment in future

Fail 16 Nov 2012 66,695 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

vechile has just met required parking brake performence at the time of test therefore it will rewuire brake adjustment in future

Pass 8 Jul 2010 63,688 miles

rear exhaust in poor condtion

small crack in n/s rear light lens.

Pass 17 Mar 2009 60,825 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 60,825 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 44,346 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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FY05 AZV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AZV, 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 AZV registered?

FY05 AZV is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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