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FG55 OOE

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

184,484 mi
Last recorded184,484 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 OOE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 May 2018 184,484 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill front to rear (5.2.6)

Central Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' x 3 small (8.3.1d)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive center sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak ()

all break pipes on car heavy in copper grease

noisy engine

Fail 1 May 2018 184,445 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front to rear sill to floor (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2017 178,767 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

general underside surface corrosion

Fail 7 Apr 2017 178,529 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

general underside surface corrosion

Pass 3 May 2016 172,760 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

general corrosion underneath of vehicle

nearside outer sill swelling behind panel

nearside top strut bearing notchey

Pass 23 Sep 2015 171,905 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 158,425 miles

n/s no plate light lenze missing

Fail 26 Sep 2014 158,425 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s no plate light lenze missing

Pass 1 Oct 2013 133,982 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

exhaust system corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2012 110,968 miles

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

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

both front tyres wor on inner shoulders

engine smokey

n/s/f brake hose twisted

Pass 17 Oct 2011 88,172 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 88,172 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 74,980 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

offside front brake slightly binding

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Nov 2009 67,863 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2009 67,863 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 14 Nov 2008 56,484 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s & o/s front tyres worn on edges

Pass 14 Nov 2008 56,484 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s & o/s front tyres worn on edges

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 OOE is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 OOE, 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 OOE registered?

FG55 OOE is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 November 2005.

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