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FN55 UBA

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

101,326 mi
Last recorded101,326 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN55 UBA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 14 Jul 2023 101,326 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

NS rear bump stop is missing

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

Rear exhaust clamp is broken

Pass 29 Jun 2022 98,263 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2022 98,263 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 95,381 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier clamp missing (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear back box outer skin damaged and rear clamp broken but still secure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Obligatory mirror slightly loose slight damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose slight damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side rear coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear both side Brake hose ferrule slight corrosion

Fail 9 Jul 2021 95,381 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear broken lamp (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure multiple cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier clamp missing (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear back box outer skin damaged and rear clamp broken but still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Obligatory mirror slightly loose slight damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose slight damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side rear coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear both side Brake hose ferrule slight corrosion

Pass 14 Jul 2020 90,224 miles

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

Rear exhaust bracket is broken

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 14 Jul 2020 90,224 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust bracket is broken

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2019 86,896 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust box heavily corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2019 86,896 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust box heavily corroded

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

Pass 30 Jun 2018 80,023 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside rear bump stop missing

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 71,769 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 71,769 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 65,179 miles

rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2015 59,771 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2014 52,302 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 40,638 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2013 40,638 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 35,279 miles

rear exhaust box starting to corrode

Pass 22 Aug 2011 31,582 miles

rear exhaust box starting to corrode

Fail 22 Aug 2011 31,582 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 exhaust box starting to corrode

Pass 20 Aug 2010 17,850 miles

n/s wiper blade split

o/s rear indicator discolouring

Pass 26 Aug 2009 22,653 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 22,468 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 15,294 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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FN55 UBA is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FN55 UBA, 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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FN55 UBA is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 September 2005.

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