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FD55 AOP

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

93,566 mi
Last recorded93,566 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD55 AOP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2021 93,566 miles

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed O/S FRONT (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 17 Dec 2021 93,566 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken O/S REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Position lamp not working N/S FRONT (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps X2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working N/S & O/S (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt N/S FRONT (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt O/S FRONT (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm N/S FRONT (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded N/S REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed O/S FRONT (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S FRONT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 88,435 miles

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed O/S FRONT (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 17 Dec 2020 88,435 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt N/S FRONT LINK BAR (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength O/S REAR OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed O/S FRONT (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 83,239 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2019 83,239 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt O/S FRONT LINK BAR (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure O/S REAR (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 81,062 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 79,262 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Nov 2017 79,262 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting corroded and insecure (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 73,055 miles

all front suspension arm bushes deteriorating

Fail 5 Dec 2016 73,045 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

all front suspension arm bushes deteriorating

Pass 19 Nov 2015 67,666 miles

all front suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated

Fail 19 Nov 2015 67,666 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear strap broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

all front suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 29 Nov 2014 62,392 miles

both front suspension arm front bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 Nov 2013 55,816 miles

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

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)

rear tyres cracking

Fail 23 Nov 2013 55,816 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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)

rear tyres cracking

Pass 17 Dec 2012 48,966 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)

both front tyres slightly mishaped

Pass 26 Nov 2011 40,931 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2010 34,612 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2010 34,612 miles

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)

Fail 21 Nov 2009 26,481 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Nov 2009 26,481 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 20,563 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
Full Citroen C3 reliability report

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FD55 AOP is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FD55 AOP, 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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FD55 AOP is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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