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FG55 EAX

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

30,828 mi
Last recorded30,828 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 EAX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2016 30,828 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Oct 2016 30,828 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 29,359 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2014 28,862 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 28,862 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Fail 30 Nov 2013 28,338 miles

EXHAUST DETERIORATED

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2013 28,338 miles

EXHAUST DETERIORATED

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Oct 2012 28,236 miles

Bonnet pull insecure

Exhaust outer skin corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear tyres deteriorated (185/60 15)

Wipers noisey

Pass 13 Oct 2012 28,236 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Bonnet pull insecure

Exhaust outer skin corroded

Rear tyres deteriorated (185/60 15)

Wipers noisey

Pass 17 Oct 2011 27,339 miles

185/60/15 N/S/F TYRE WORN UNEVENLY AND DETERIORATED

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Oct 2010 25,777 miles

frt tyres worn inner edges

Pass 12 Oct 2009 19,223 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 11,539 miles

both front wiper blades split at ends

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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FG55 EAX is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FG55 EAX, 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 FG55 EAX registered?

FG55 EAX is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 October 2005.

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