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CF55 FYR

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

122,586 mi
Last recorded122,586 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 122,586 miles

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Sep 2026 122,507 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2025 117,199 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2025 117,198 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 116,004 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 114,457 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears cracking in between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 111,899 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 111,899 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced frosted (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 109,754 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2021 109,753 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 108,453 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bump stop mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 105,469 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 101,590 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 98,413 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 93,552 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 82,886 miles

n/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 24 Sep 2014 71,443 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 71,184 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 63,629 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 58,254 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 52,219 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 52,219 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 45,861 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 45,861 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 39,373 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 33,395 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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CF55 FYR is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 FYR, 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 FYR registered?

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

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