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FL55 EXG

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

98,721 mi
Last recorded98,721 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL55 EXG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 28 Oct 2021 98,721 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability TOP MOUNT / STRUT FIXING (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

3RD BRAKE LIGHT INOP

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185 60 15 84H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185 60 15 84H (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185 60 15 84H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

STEERING / SUSPENSION / BRAKE / EXHAUST COMPONENTS SHOWING SIGNS OF SURFACE CORROSION MORE ADVANCED IN AREAS

Pass 5 Nov 2020 94,186 miles

brake pipes slight corrosion front to rear

cant see front pads

rear shocks slight mist oil

Fail 4 Nov 2020 94,186 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn lower arms needed (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

brake pipes slight corrosion front to rear

cant see front pads

Pass 1 Nov 2019 89,870 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

cant see front pads advise brake check

exhaust slight corrosion

rear tyres slight perishing

Fail 29 Oct 2019 89,830 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired outer sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

cant see front pads advise brake check

exhaust slight corrosion

rear tyres slight perishing

Pass 31 Oct 2018 85,622 miles

Offside Rear mudflap loose

Oil leak, but not excessive sump leaking rotten corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2018 85,622 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inside face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear mudflap loose

Oil leak, but not excessive sump leaking rotten corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 80,992 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Oct 2017 80,992 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 76,742 miles

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

Nearside Rear shocker damp

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

exhaust mounting broken

oil leak

slight blow on centre exhaust

Fail 14 Oct 2016 76,740 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear shocker damp

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

exhaust mounting broken

oil leak

slight blow on centre exhaust

Pass 30 Oct 2015 72,532 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 71,435 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2015 71,435 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 67,471 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 63,411 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 59,952 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 59,952 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 56,835 miles

Front wiper blades split on very ends of blade.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 44,045 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 33,242 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 33,242 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 22,777 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 EXG is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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

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