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EJ55 FVP

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

78,980 mi
Last recorded78,980 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 FVP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2021 78,980 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 75,242 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 69,457 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 63,361 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 60,851 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 60,851 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 57,630 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 55,980 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 55,979 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 52,582 miles

rear exhaust box bracket corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2013 49,828 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 13,037 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 41,386 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 34,549 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 31,160 miles

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

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

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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EJ55 FVP is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 EJ55 FVP, 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 EJ55 FVP registered?

EJ55 FVP is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 November 2005.

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