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CF55 FYJ

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

111,572 mi
Last recorded111,572 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF55 FYJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2021 111,572 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 111,511 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output front both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 102,777 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 102,703 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 94,737 miles

Centre stop lite not working

Fail 15 Nov 2019 94,737 miles

Centre stop lite not working

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 85,753 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear both coil spring corroded

Rear center stop lamp not working

Pass 26 Oct 2017 78,750 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Nov 2016 70,408 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 65,587 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 58,033 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 50,216 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2012 45,808 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 45,555 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 38,629 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 30,494 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 30,494 miles

Nearside Rear 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 12 Dec 2008 22,816 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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CF55 FYJ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CF55 FYJ, 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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CF55 FYJ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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