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FE55 RSU

2005 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

170,462 mi
Last recorded170,462 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE55 RSU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 15 Sep 2021 170,462 miles

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting outter sill front to rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting rear inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting outter sill front to rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting inner sill at rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 167,753 miles

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security offside sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 12 Sep 2019 164,942 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 155,790 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 144,071 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2017 144,005 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Steering system excessively rough top mount bearing (2.2.D.1)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

both headlamps condensated

Pass 10 Oct 2016 129,738 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (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)

Fail 10 Oct 2016 129,738 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 111,254 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 111,254 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 101,663 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2014 101,663 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 93,181 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 93,181 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 80,939 miles

Center brake light not working

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

Fail 8 Oct 2012 80,939 miles

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

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

Center brake light not working

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 75,357 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 64,242 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 51,955 miles

front brake pads are low

o/s/f tyre very close to limit

Pass 10 Sep 2008 39,308 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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 RSU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 RSU, 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 RSU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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