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FG55 ONV

2005 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

83,478 mi
Last recorded83,478 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 ONV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2020 83,478 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear brakes require adjustment

Pass 15 Oct 2019 80,414 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 76,203 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 70,685 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 63,974 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 59,259 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 55,037 miles

o/s drive shaft inner boot split

o/s/r n/s/r bump stop rubbers missing

Pass 17 Oct 2013 49,281 miles

Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

n/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 22 Oct 2012 41,866 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 36,591 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 30,702 miles

n/s/r brake slight binding

Fail 15 Oct 2009 27,080 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2009 27,080 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2008 20,136 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 ONV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ONV, 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 ONV registered?

FG55 ONV is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 October 2005.

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