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FY05 MGX

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2017
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,531 mi
Last recorded65,531 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 MGX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2016 65,531 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 65,384 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside offside (1.8)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 57,186 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 53,526 miles

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

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

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

non uk headlamps fitted kick up deflectors fitted

slight bind at offside front brake

winter tyres fitted all round

Pass 31 Jul 2012 51,070 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 MGX is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MGX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY05 MGX registered?

FY05 MGX is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 March 2005.

Is FY05 MGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY05 MGX shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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