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FL55 EXP

2005 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

52,894 mi
Last recorded52,894 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2026 52,894 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated Release handle (3.1 (c))

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Stiff/Notchy (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Exhaust heat shield extremely noisy. (Under bonnet)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured x2. STRONG ADVISE (4.4.3 (a))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2. (185/60/15) (5.2.3 (e))

Fuel low

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x2 (4.1.4 (b))

OSF Suspension turret/tower corroded

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy STRONG ADVISE (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil x2 (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills, Axle mounting points & Chassis legs/underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear axle heavily corroded

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

Service light illuminated

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x4. (185/60/15) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2025 50,766 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 46,466 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 42,929 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 38,846 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 38,621 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 38,621 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 38,592 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 38,575 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 36,839 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 34,600 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 34,600 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 32,811 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 30,364 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 28,423 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 26,067 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 26,067 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 22,986 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 19,961 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 13,333 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 13,332 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 EXP is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 EXP, 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 EXP registered?

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

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