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FD55 ASU

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

80,336 mi
Last recorded80,336 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD55 ASU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2019 80,336 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2019 80,197 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 73,756 miles

centre stop lamp not working

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Fail 24 Jan 2018 73,756 miles

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

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

centre stop lamp not working

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Pass 11 Nov 2016 65,158 miles

high level stop light not working

oil leaks

Fail 9 Nov 2016 66,150 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

high level stop light not working

oil leaks

Pass 6 Nov 2015 58,318 miles

Nearside Front tyre bald on inner edge

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge

Rear of exhaust corroded

child seat

high level stop light not working

oil leaks

Fail 6 Nov 2015 58,318 miles

Nearside Front tyre bald on inner edge

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear of exhaust corroded

child seat

high level stop light not working

oil leaks

Pass 1 Nov 2014 48,442 miles

front brake discs worn

front inner brake pads looking worn

high-level stop light not working

rear of exhaust corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2014 48,442 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake discs worn

front inner brake pads looking worn

high-level stop light not working

rear of exhaust corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2013 31,517 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake discs worn

nearside rear tyre cracked

offside rear tyre cracked

rear of exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2013 31,517 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake discs worn

nearside rear tyre cracked

offside rear tyre cracked

rear of exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2012 25,993 miles

rear of exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2011 21,452 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 19,722 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 15,888 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 15,888 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 12,223 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 ASU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 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 ASU, 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 ASU registered?

FD55 ASU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 December 2005.

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