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FG55 UBX

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

59,233 mi
Last recorded59,233 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2023 59,233 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2023 59,233 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 54,075 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jan 2022 54,075 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 50,051 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 45,446 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 40,257 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 38,509 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 37,512 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 37,512 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm x2 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 33,068 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Sep 2015 29,498 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2015 29,498 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2014 26,083 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 25 Aug 2013 22,180 miles

nearside rear tyre heavily cracked and over 5 years old

off side tyre over 5 years old

Pass 1 Sep 2012 19,001 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2012 19,001 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

ADVISE ON TRACKING DUE TO TYRE WEAR

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE BECOMING SLIGHTLY CRACKED / PERISHED ON OUTER SIDE WALL 175 / 65 / 14 T

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON BOTH EDGES / CLOSE TO LIMITS / ADVISE TO REPLACE / TYRE CRACKED / PERISHED 175 / 65 / 14 T

Pass 19 Sep 2011 16,301 miles

ADVISE ON TRACKING CHECK / ADJUST WHEN NEW TYRES FITTED

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES ON 2./ 3. / 2. mm -- 175 / 65 / 14 T

Fail 19 Sep 2011 16,301 miles

ADVISE ON TRACKING CHECK / ADJUST WHEN NEW TYRES FITTED

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES ON 2./ 3. / 2. mm -- 175 / 65 / 14 T

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2010 13,167 miles

BOTH WIPER BLADES STARTING TO SPLIT AT ENDS ADVISE TO REPLACE

Pass 28 Aug 2009 10,490 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 8,244 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 UBX is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 UBX, 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 UBX registered?

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

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The MOT history for FG55 UBX shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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