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FG55 YJK

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

93,888 mi
Last recorded93,888 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 YJK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2021 93,888 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2021 93,674 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 84,452 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 82,150 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 78,359 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2017 78,359 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick n/s/f + o/s/f (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 73,931 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 73,931 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 69,706 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 65,209 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 65,209 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 60,387 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 60,387 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 16 Jul 2012 55,474 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 55,474 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 51,899 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 43,050 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 35,056 miles

Nearside Rear 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 8 Dec 2008 26,685 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

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 YJK is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YJK, 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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FG55 YJK is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 December 2005.

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