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FY05 MLO

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

85,600 mi
Last recorded85,600 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2022 85,600 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 77,812 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2021 77,812 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 71,445 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 68,448 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 64,885 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 63,096 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on edge

Fail 15 Jan 2018 63,096 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on edge

Pass 9 Jan 2017 57,139 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 57,139 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 49,072 miles

child seat fitted

items removed from drivers view prior to test

Fail 12 Jan 2016 49,072 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

child seat fitted

items removed from drivers view prior to test

Pass 13 Jan 2015 40,014 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 39,249 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 35,215 miles

corrosion on exhaust back box

surface corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 1 Feb 2013 34,605 miles

all four tyres are showing sigbs of age on side walls ,both nearside tyres have sidewall damage.

Fail 1 Feb 2013 34,604 miles

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

all four tyres are showing sigbs of age on side walls ,both nearside tyres have sidewall damage.

Pass 20 Feb 2012 25,046 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 19,146 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 15,649 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 11,078 miles

some movement in n/s & o/s front lower suspension ball joints

Fail 12 Mar 2008 6,676 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 6,676 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 MLO 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 73.9%.

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 MLO, 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 MLO registered?

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

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