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FL55 EPX

2005 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

88,742 mi
Last recorded88,742 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL55 EPX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 88,742 miles

Both front tyres started to crack

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear box strip missing but system is still secure. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Various oil leak between engine and gearbox but not excessive.

Fail 18 Sep 2025 88,734 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Both front tyres started to crack

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear box strip missing but system is still secure. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Various oil leak between engine and gearbox but not excessive.

Pass 28 Aug 2024 85,360 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Aug 2024 85,358 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 81,509 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 78,995 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 76,504 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust clamp broken,but system still supported..

Pass 29 Sep 2020 74,203 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 70,602 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 67,024 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 62,123 miles

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

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

n/s/rear tyre perishing on sidewall

Pass 13 Sep 2016 55,271 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 55,230 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 48,016 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 43,264 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 38,443 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 33,816 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 33,816 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 9 Sep 2011 29,061 miles

bothside front brake pad wear

bothside front tyre tread wear

Pass 13 Sep 2010 23,526 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 19,804 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 14,316 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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FL55 EPX is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FL55 EPX, 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 FL55 EPX registered?

FL55 EPX is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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