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FG55 YJH

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

116,729 mi
Last recorded116,729 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2022 116,729 miles

crack in screen

Fail 16 Feb 2022 116,729 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

crack in screen

Pass 12 Feb 2021 108,597 miles

crack in screen.

Fail 12 Feb 2021 108,597 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

crack in screen.

Pass 17 Feb 2020 104,256 miles

corrosion on sills

crack in screen,

Fail 17 Feb 2020 104,256 miles

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

corrosion on sills

crack in screen,

Pass 19 Feb 2019 100,990 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 96,880 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 89,613 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 89,611 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 75,966 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 3 Dec 2015 79,533 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 12 Dec 2014 66,850 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front tyres wearing inside edges

Pass 9 Dec 2013 54,771 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

rear bump stops missing

Fail 9 Dec 2013 54,771 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear bump stops missing

Pass 30 Nov 2012 44,523 miles

bonnet lever insecure

both rear tyres slight splitting

rear indicators slightly discoulered

Fail 30 Nov 2012 44,523 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

bonnet lever insecure

both rear tyres slight splitting

rear indicators slightly discoulered

Pass 1 Dec 2011 42,718 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 42,718 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 38,507 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 28,407 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 21,020 miles

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

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

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 YJH is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 YJH, 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 YJH registered?

FG55 YJH is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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