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MT05 FVC

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

70,874 mi
Last recorded70,874 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT05 FVC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2018 70,874 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2018 67,755 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft badly damaged (6.1.7 (e))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 62,598 miles

Engine management lamp stays on also damage o/s/f corner behind the bumper air con pipe snapped abs bracket slightly insecure

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing thin on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill to floor split (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Sep 2017 62,575 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint bottom ball joint badly worn and resulting to excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres fitted to all steerable axle are not of the same structure also bullged on outer wall and inner wall split to the cord (4.1.A.2c)

Engine management lamp stays on also damage o/s/f corner behind the bumper air con pipe snapped abs bracket slightly insecure

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing thin on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill to floor split (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 57,113 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 50,872 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 43,821 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

rear silencer outer skin deteriorated

Fail 9 Sep 2014 43,817 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

rear silencer outer skin deteriorated

Pass 6 Sep 2013 38,147 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 33,381 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 30,758 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 28,353 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 23,118 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2008 17,383 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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MT05 FVC is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 MT05 FVC, 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 MT05 FVC registered?

MT05 FVC is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 4 June 2005.

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