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RJ05 FVG

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

80,556 mi
Last recorded80,556 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ05 FVG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2020 80,556 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm slight cracking in sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm cracking in tread wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust poor condition

Fail 18 Feb 2020 80,556 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm slight cracking in sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm cracking in tread wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust poor condition

Pass 7 Mar 2019 77,271 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Mar 2019 77,269 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 69,261 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 19 Jan 2017 63,298 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 61,876 miles

Radiator has deteriation

Fail 6 Aug 2015 61,876 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Radiator has deteriation

Pass 23 Jul 2014 54,383 miles

Rear box deteriorated.O/S w/wiper ends perished.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Jul 2013 47,519 miles

Centre stop lamp inoperative but no visible wiring.Rear box minor deterioration.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2013 47,519 miles

Centre stop lamp inoperative but no visible wiring.Rear box minor deterioration.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 40,103 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 9 Jul 2012 40,103 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 9 Jul 2011 32,877 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

bonnet stay missing

Pass 9 Jul 2011 32,877 miles

bonnet stay missing

Pass 6 Apr 2010 23,217 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 16,671 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 16,671 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)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 11,712 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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RJ05 FVG is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 RJ05 FVG, 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 RJ05 FVG registered?

RJ05 FVG is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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The MOT history for RJ05 FVG shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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