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CF55 FYP

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

86,939 mi
Last recorded86,939 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF55 FYP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2023 86,939 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2023 86,939 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both sides (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 81,156 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Swinging arm bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2022 81,156 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Swinging arm bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 78,614 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 73,860 miles

exhaust emissions just met manufactures requirements

Pass 20 Nov 2019 66,383 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2019 66,383 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 98,846 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

slight oil leak at diff seals on gearbox

slight oil leak at sump

Pass 20 Nov 2017 47,627 miles

front tyres starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 18 Nov 2016 39,226 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 35,546 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 32,589 miles

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

near side tyre starting to perish

Pass 29 Nov 2013 29,908 miles

all tyres starting to crack

Pass 27 Nov 2012 27,995 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres starting to perish

both rear wheel bearings slightly noisy

offside rear bump stop missing

Pass 22 Nov 2011 25,055 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 22,261 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 19,139 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 15,316 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 FYP is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel 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 CF55 FYP, 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 CF55 FYP registered?

CF55 FYP is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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