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FD55 ATF

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

128,215 mi
Last recorded128,215 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD55 ATF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2021 128,215 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 124,243 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2020 124,232 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 116,551 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 110,790 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sill corroded

Rear exhaust strap corroded

Pass 3 May 2017 99,735 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 91,012 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 84,422 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 81,035 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

oil on engine and gearbox

Fail 18 Nov 2014 81,035 miles

Nearside 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)

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)

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

oil on engine and gearbox

Pass 23 Dec 2013 71,812 miles

both front tyres worn to limits

engine bay covered in oil

offside washer jet partially blocked

suspension bushes cracking

turbo heatshield insecure

turbo pipes insecurely fitted & leaking

Fail 23 Dec 2013 71,812 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

borderline bind from nearside front brake reading

both front tyres worn to limits

engine bay covered in oil

front brake inner faces badly corroded & worn

heavy rear brake imbalance recorded

offside washer jet partially blocked

suspension bushes cracking

turbo heatshield insecure

turbo pipes insecurely fitted & leaking

Pass 19 Dec 2012 61,480 miles

Both front brake discs slightly worn/lipped.

N/S headlight lens condensated.

O/S/F lower suspension arm bushes showing signs of slight deterioration.

Oil leak

Fail 19 Dec 2012 61,480 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Both front brake discs slightly worn/lipped.

Hand brake requires adjusting.

N/S headlight lens condensated.

N/S/R indiacator slightly discoloured.

O/S/F lower suspension arm bushes showing signs of slight deterioration.

O/S/F seat belt webbing fraying.

Oil leak

Slight front brake inbalance of 10%

Turbo heat shield loose.

Unable to pass comment on condition of front brake pads due to not being fully visable.

Pass 21 Dec 2011 50,571 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Dec 2010 40,216 miles

curb damage to alloy wheels

n/s/r indicator faded

Fail 21 Dec 2010 40,216 miles

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

curb damage to alloy wheels

front brake discs heavily worn

front brake pads worn

n/s/r indicator faded

Pass 23 Dec 2009 31,341 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres on 2-3mm of tread and sidewalls starting to perish

Pass 22 Dec 2008 22,426 miles

all 4 tyres perished on outer sidewalls, n/s/r worst

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 ATF is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FD55 ATF, 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 ATF registered?

FD55 ATF is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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