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FL55 EWN

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

55,908 mi
Last recorded55,908 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL55 EWN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2022 55,908 miles

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

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

exhaust system deterioated

Pass 4 Nov 2021 48,873 miles

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

rear exhaust box deterioated

rear suspension components has surface corrosion

Fail 4 Nov 2021 48,873 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust box deterioated

rear suspension components has surface corrosion

Pass 28 Oct 2020 46,999 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 46,999 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 45,077 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2019 45,077 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 38,553 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2018 38,553 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 36,361 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 36,361 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2017 33,081 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 28,130 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 24,675 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 22,214 miles

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

bonnet was difficult to open

n/s/r tyre perished

rear exhaust badly deteriorated

Pass 17 Jan 2013 19,783 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 19,206 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 18,752 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

Fail 20 Jun 2011 18,752 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

Pass 4 Jan 2011 17,620 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front wiperblades deteriorating

rear tyres perrishing

Pass 21 Jan 2010 13,572 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Jan 2009 10,001 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 6,948 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 6,948 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 EWN is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 EWN, 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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FL55 EWN is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 September 2005.

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