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FE55 CRX

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

94,991 mi
Last recorded94,991 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE55 CRX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2019 94,991 miles

Central Front oil leak

Central Sound deadening material not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Mar 2019 94,991 miles

Central Front oil leak

Central Sound deadening material not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 89,106 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 86,027 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2017 86,027 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 80,381 miles

front brake disc corroding on inner edge.

Fail 25 Feb 2016 80,380 miles

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

front brake disc corroding on inner edge.

Pass 26 Feb 2015 74,448 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 74,392 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 67,006 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

exhaust system corroded

offside front tyre wearing low

suspension arm bushes deteriorated

Pass 1 Feb 2013 58,205 miles

clutch slipping

front suspension arm bushes perished

Pass 6 Feb 2012 48,346 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 36,717 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 36,717 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 28,466 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 24,237 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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FE55 CRX is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FE55 CRX, 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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FE55 CRX is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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