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FL55 EXD

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,313 mi
Last recorded87,313 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Jul 2020 87,313 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 82,364 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 6 Aug 2019 82,364 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 74,353 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 70,966 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 69,219 miles

Oil leak ()

both front tyres showing age related cracks

Fail 23 Apr 2016 69,005 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 67,297 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 67,295 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2014 65,054 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 65,054 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 54,410 miles

exhaust corroded

rear tyres cracking

Fail 27 Sep 2013 54,323 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust corroded

rear exhaust mounting adrift

rear tyres cracking

Pass 27 Sep 2012 46,943 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Outer skin of rear silencer corroded

Splits / cracking on both rear tyres

Pass 29 Sep 2011 40,713 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front brake discs corroded

rear wiper rubber split

sidewalls cracking on n/s/r tyre

Pass 21 Sep 2010 34,701 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 28,264 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 21,516 miles

exhaust rusting / nail in o/s/r tyre

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 EXD is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EXD, 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 EXD registered?

FL55 EXD is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is FL55 EXD safe to buy?

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