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CE55 TLY

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,661 mi
Last recorded56,661 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE55 TLY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2016 56,661 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 56,661 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 53,253 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2014 49,235 miles

n,s,r tyre slightly perished

Pass 12 Dec 2013 44,539 miles

slight exhaust blow

Fail 12 Dec 2013 44,539 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight exhaust blow

Pass 21 Nov 2012 39,733 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 39,733 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 35,373 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 241,541 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 25,692 miles

brake fluid in need of top-up

tyres starting to wear low on o/s front and n/s and o/s rears

Pass 13 Oct 2008 19,987 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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CE55 TLY is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CE55 TLY, 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 CE55 TLY registered?

CE55 TLY is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 October 2005.

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