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FD05 VHR

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

86,614 mi
Last recorded86,614 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 VHR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc
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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2023 86,614 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 82,223 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 77,286 miles

Nearside Rear Park brake efficiency low

Pass 16 Oct 2020 75,152 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Oct 2020 75,150 miles

Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users engine coolent (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 72,865 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 70,106 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 4 May 2018 70,106 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 10 May 2017 69,275 miles

1/ both front tyres becoming perished

Pass 14 Jun 2016 64,998 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt split on small end (2.5.C.1a)

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

slight oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2015 58,649 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 53,658 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 47,545 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside and offside rear tyres 2.5mm

Pass 13 Jun 2013 47,545 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres 2.5mm

Pass 18 Jun 2012 40,677 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 32,566 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

lip on front brake discs

Pass 16 Jun 2010 25,779 miles

front brake discs becomikng slightly worn

Pass 29 May 2009 18,454 miles

wiper blades starting to split

Pass 29 May 2008 15,395 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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FD05 VHR is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 FD05 VHR, 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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FD05 VHR is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 June 2005.

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