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FY05 TZS

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

60,200 mi
Last recorded60,200 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 TZS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 60,200 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2025 59,822 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 59,297 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 58,750 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 58,253 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 57,526 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 57,170 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2020 57,170 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 55,657 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 54,864 miles

Advise rear exhaust silencer outer skin in poor condition - no blow or leakage.

Nearside Front Advise tyre n/s/f slightly cracked/perished

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output outer plastic glass slightly frosted (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 54,595 miles

Both front tyres cracked and perished

O/S/R Tyre cracked and perished

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 54,219 miles

Advise exhaust tailbox corroded and silencer mount strap failed

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face worn/corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face worn/corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 53,722 miles

Both front tyres slightly perished on sidewalls.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust back box outer skin corroded.

Pass 11 Aug 2014 52,809 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 52,809 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2013 51,209 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 49,109 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 46,838 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 43,280 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 33,279 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 24,039 miles

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)

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 TZS is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 TZS, 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 TZS registered?

FY05 TZS is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is FY05 TZS safe to buy?

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