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FG55 RUU

2005 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

119,396 mi
Last recorded119,396 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 RUU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2018 119,396 miles

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

Headlamp covers slightly discoloured

Pass 5 Dec 2017 111,701 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 106,499 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 102,510 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 92,887 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2014 92,887 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 86,806 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 72,258 miles

Oil leak from engine, oil is contaminating off side suspension rubbers

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Nov 2010 58,626 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 58,626 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 44,964 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 44,964 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 31,699 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 RUU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RUU, 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 RUU registered?

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

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