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FL55 OBA

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,714 mi
Last recorded85,714 miles
Recorded on16 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL55 OBA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2016 85,714 miles
Fail 14 May 2016 85,713 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 22 May 2015 78,876 miles

both front drop links have play

Pass 20 May 2014 72,110 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 61,378 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 49,008 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 39,497 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

all 4 tyres showing signs of cracking on outer walls

slight rumble on n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 21 May 2010 31,054 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 27,662 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 27,662 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 18 Sep 2008 26,122 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 26,122 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 OBA is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OBA, 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 OBA registered?

FL55 OBA is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 October 2005.

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