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FL55 JXB

2005 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

95,025 mi
Last recorded95,025 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL55 JXB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2019 95,025 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 95,015 miles

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp all (4.3.3 (b))

Fail 25 Feb 2019 94,977 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 93,095 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 93,095 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 92,545 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2016 89,893 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2015 86,143 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 86,143 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 82,531 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 82,423 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 74,545 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside headlamp has water ingress, not affectin opperation

Fail 16 Mar 2013 74,545 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

offside headlamp has water ingress, not affectin opperation

Pass 24 Feb 2012 68,447 miles

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 24 Feb 2012 68,447 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 22 Feb 2011 57,252 miles

bonnet and front panel damaged fouling engine

Fail 22 Feb 2011 57,252 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

bonnet and front panel damaged fouling engine

Pass 5 Mar 2010 44,227 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 38,342 miles

rear tyres 2.5 to 3.0 mm tread depth

Fail 26 Aug 2009 38,342 miles

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

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

rear tyres 2.5 to 3.0 mm tread depth

Pass 1 Sep 2008 31,002 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 JXB is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 JXB, 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 JXB registered?

FL55 JXB is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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