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PY05 FPF

2005 Citroen C3

Purple Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

76,924 mi
Last recorded76,924 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY05 FPF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2017 76,924 miles

o/s/r suspension bump stop missing

rear wiper blade rubber torn

Fail 6 Jun 2017 76,912 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

o/s/r suspension bump stop missing

rear wiper blade rubber torn

unable to check rear seat belts as doors wouldn't open

Pass 20 Jun 2016 74,213 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 72,324 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 69,936 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 67,190 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 63,337 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 59,117 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 52,999 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 51,868 miles

Rear silincer outer casing corroded

Slight play in steering rack at offside

Pass 15 May 2009 42,358 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)

Fail 15 May 2009 42,358 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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 30 May 2008 32,653 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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PY05 FPF is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 PY05 FPF, 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 PY05 FPF registered?

PY05 FPF is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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The MOT history for PY05 FPF shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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