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FG55 ZGL

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

86,926 mi
Last recorded86,926 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 ZGL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2018 86,926 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 83,044 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 83,044 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 78,885 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 78,885 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 12 Oct 2015 75,872 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 72,722 miles

Nearside rear tyre has a slight cut on the outer wall

Offside rear bump stop missing

Pass 3 Oct 2013 69,726 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 66,825 miles

movement noted in nearside front lower ball joint

offside rear tyre worn low

slight movement noted in offside front anti roll bar linkage

Pass 20 Oct 2011 60,178 miles

Nail in rear tyre

misting around fuel tank area

Pass 11 Oct 2010 55,484 miles

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

neasride front tyre has worn tread

offside front tyre has a worn inner edge

Fail 11 Oct 2010 55,484 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

neasride front tyre has worn tread

offside front tyre has a worn inner edge

Pass 19 Oct 2009 46,517 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 36,803 miles

Baffles broken up in rear exhaust box.

Engine oil leak.

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 ZGL is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ZGL, 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 ZGL registered?

FG55 ZGL is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 October 2005.

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