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FY05 UXG

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,429 mi
Last recorded57,429 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2013
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 UXG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2013 57,429 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear silencer starting to deteriorate

Pass 28 Mar 2012 48,074 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 48,070 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 36,939 miles

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

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)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 26,369 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 24,017 miles

wiper blades splitting on ends

Fail 15 Apr 2008 23,152 miles

Centre Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 23,152 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 UXG is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UXG, 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 UXG registered?

FY05 UXG is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 May 2005.

Is FY05 UXG safe to buy?

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