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FG55 RSZ

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

85,029 mi
Last recorded85,029 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 RSZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 85,029 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge reaching secondary rubber (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Dripping during test but not enough to be considered excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2025 85,024 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested x2 fronts (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge reaching secondary rubber (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Dripping during test but not enough to be considered excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 82,859 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 80,143 miles

both n/s tyres side wall damaged

Fail 22 Nov 2023 80,139 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both n/s tyres side wall damaged

Pass 27 Oct 2022 77,396 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 74,651 miles

Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 70,801 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 70,801 miles

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Both coil spring broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 65,747 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 59,464 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 58,648 miles

Front Oil leak front of engine

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 53,992 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 49,737 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 45,550 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 45,545 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 41,881 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)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 37,045 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 33,025 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 31,605 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 25,200 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)

nail in osr tyre

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 20 Oct 2009 22,375 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 18,713 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 RSZ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 RSZ, 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 RSZ registered?

FG55 RSZ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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