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FL55 EWZ

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

71,405 mi
Last recorded71,405 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL55 EWZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2020 71,405 miles

Front brake discs corroding

Nearside Front Lower wishbone front bush split but no excessive movement

Offside Front Lower wishbone front bush split but no excessive movement

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear tyres punctured

high level stop light inop

Fail 9 Nov 2020 71,404 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front brake discs corroding

Nearside Front Lower wishbone front bush split but no excessive movement

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

Offside Front Lower wishbone front bush split but no excessive movement

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear tyres punctured

high level stop light inop

Pass 21 May 2019 51,651 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2019 51,651 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2018 34,314 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 33,278 miles

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

unable to inspect wheel bolts due to wheel trims fitted

Fail 20 Sep 2017 33,254 miles

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

Stop lamp not working all stop lamps not working (1.2.1b)

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

unable to inspect wheel bolts due to wheel trims fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2016 31,612 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 30,570 miles

both rear tyres cracking and perished

oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2014 29,018 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both rear tyres deteriorating

Fail 25 Sep 2014 29,018 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres deteriorating

Pass 7 Sep 2013 26,467 miles

offside rear tyre starting to crack slightly

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 7 Sep 2013 26,467 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside rear tyre starting to crack slightly

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 8 Sep 2012 23,888 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

centre stop lamp not working

Fail 8 Sep 2012 23,888 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 17 Sep 2011 20,962 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 17,482 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 14,572 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 10,191 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 EWZ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue 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 FL55 EWZ, 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 EWZ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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