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FY05 TYV

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

68,568 mi
Last recorded68,568 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 TYV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2017 68,568 miles

COOLANT LEVEL LOW

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear SLIGHT BRAKE BIND

Fail 5 Jan 2017 68,568 miles

COOLANT LEVEL LOW

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear SLIGHT BRAKE BIND

Pass 7 Jan 2016 65,540 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 62,881 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2014 62,413 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

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

front bottom skirt slightly inscure

Pass 18 Sep 2013 51,081 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 51,081 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 May 2012 41,877 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2012 41,877 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

n/s/f brakes slight grab

Pass 17 May 2011 39,441 miles

Front brake disc's pitted on Inner edge

O/S/R Tyre getting perished

both front tyre's getting perished

Pass 28 May 2010 35,223 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 27 May 2010 35,213 miles

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 8 Jun 2009

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/f brake binding slightley

Pass 8 Jun 2009

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/f brake binding slightley

Pass 16 May 2008 25,307 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 TYV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 TYV, 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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FY05 TYV is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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