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RJ05 FWM

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

104,624 mi
Last recorded104,624 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ05 FWM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2017 104,624 miles

ENGINE COVERS FITTED

Pass 17 Apr 2015 101,278 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front splash gaurd damaged and insecure

Offside rear tyre cracked on sidewall

Oil leak

bonnet release handle loose

Fail 16 Apr 2015 101,277 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front splash gaurd damaged and insecure

Offside rear tyre cracked on sidewall

Oil leak

bonnet release handle loose

Pass 3 May 2014 92,428 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 81,995 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 8 Mar 2013 81,995 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 73,047 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 64,788 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 55,251 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 46,626 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 34,515 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 FWM is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RJ05 FWM, 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 FWM registered?

RJ05 FWM is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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