MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
73,567 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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))
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))
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
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
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))
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))
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)
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)
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)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
offside rear tyre sidewall worn
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
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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)
nearside wiper blade has split ends
offside rear tyre has splits and cracks to side wall
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
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)
How Reliable is the Citroen C3?
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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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FG55 GVY is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 October 2005.
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