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FD55 ARZ

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

104,970 mi
Last recorded104,970 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2018 104,970 miles

exhaust corroded

nsf tyre sidewall cracking

osf tyre tread edges worn

Fail 4 Dec 2018 104,970 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

nsf tyre sidewall cracking

osf tyre tread edges worn

Pass 22 Feb 2018 103,264 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 15 Feb 2018 102,320 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 96,576 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 86,267 miles

n/s c.v boot perishing

n/s/f tyre wear on edges

n/s/r tyre wear outer edge

o/s/r tyre wear 1.6mm just legal

Pass 2 Mar 2015 74,190 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 63,405 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 57,786 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 52,621 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 44,086 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 44,086 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 35,194 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 26,844 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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FD55 ARZ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FD55 ARZ, 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 FD55 ARZ registered?

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

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