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FY05 TGF

2005 Citroen C3

Beige Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,534 mi
Last recorded125,534 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 TGF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2017 125,534 miles

n/s/f wing damaged

Pass 21 Mar 2016 118,397 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment top bearing rough (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front body damaged

Fail 21 Mar 2016 118,397 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment top bearing rough (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front body damaged

Pass 26 Mar 2015 111,615 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 105,757 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 95,564 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 95,564 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 82,483 miles

both rear wheel bearings starting to get noisy

bottom of rad corroded and water stained

exhaust corroded through first layer

nail in o/s/r tyre

slight play in n/s/f track rod end

Pass 27 Mar 2011 71,194 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2011 71,194 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 60,081 miles

suspension rebound rubber is missing n/s/r

Fail 18 Mar 2010 60,081 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

suspension rebound rubber is missing n/s/r

Pass 2 Mar 2009 47,387 miles

Coolant leak

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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)

Fail 2 Mar 2009 47,387 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Coolant leak

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 34,854 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 TGF is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,124cc 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 TGF, 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 TGF registered?

FY05 TGF is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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