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FG55 GVY

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2022
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

73,567 mi
Last recorded73,567 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 GVY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2021 73,567 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 72,902 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 72,902 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen no washer fluid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 70,592 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))

engine oil leak

Fail 12 Jul 2019 70,592 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))

engine oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2018 67,188 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2018 67,188 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 60,911 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 55,764 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 55,764 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 46,808 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 46,808 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 37,260 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 29,981 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 29,981 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 27,500 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

offside rear tyre sidewall worn

Fail 25 Jul 2012 27,500 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside rear tyre sidewall worn

Pass 8 Oct 2011 26,465 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2011 26,463 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 23,576 miles

nearside wiper blade has split ends

offside rear tyre has splits and cracks to side wall

Fail 12 Oct 2010 23,576 miles

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

nearside wiper blade has split ends

offside rear tyre has splits and cracks to side wall

Pass 12 Oct 2009 20,339 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 20,339 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 16,346 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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FG55 GVY is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 GVY, 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 GVY registered?

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

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