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FL55 YTU

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

74,748 mi
Last recorded74,748 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL55 YTU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 74,748 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill holed but not within 30cms of anything that matters (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2025 74,744 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill holed but not within 30cms of anything that matters (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 68,540 miles

front subframe corroded

off side outer sill corroded but not prescribed area

Fail 26 Sep 2024 68,243 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

front subframe rusty

Pass 4 Oct 2023 58,326 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 50,151 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front suspension components rusty

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

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear suspension components rusty

Fail 13 Oct 2022 50,151 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front suspension components rusty

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

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear suspension components rusty

Pass 29 Sep 2021 44,737 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill slightly corroded in centre (7.1.1 (a) (i))

lower radiator hose clip corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2021 44,737 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill slightly corroded in centre (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

lower radiator hose clip corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2020 43,836 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 42,394 miles

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

Offside Rear Door trim not allowing door to fully open when drivers door is closed

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

Fail 26 Sep 2019 42,393 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Door trim not allowing door to fully open when drivers door is closed

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 40,233 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 36,038 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 36,038 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 32,001 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 32,001 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 27,952 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 24,316 miles

nearside front tyre cracked (no cords showing)

nearside rear tyre cracked (no cords showing)

offside front tyre cracked (no cords showing)

offside rear tyre cracked (no cords showing)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 19,508 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 17,113 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 17,113 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 14,580 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 12,648 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2009 10,717 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 10,717 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 8,913 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 8,913 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 YTU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YTU, 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 YTU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 October 2005.

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