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FN55 UUE

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

108,105 mi
Last recorded108,105 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN55 UUE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Dec 2022 108,105 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

o/s front tyre worn badly inner edge

o/s n/s front strut mounting bearings worn

o/s sill corroded and weak

Pass 14 Dec 2021 103,111 miles

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

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

n/s front tyre worn inner edge

n/s rear tyre worn badly outer edge

o/s front coil spring hitting inner wing

Fail 13 Dec 2021 103,111 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o/s rear sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

n/s front tyre worn inner edge

n/s rear tyre worn badly outer edge

o/s front coil spring hitting inner wing

Pass 7 Jan 2021 98,808 miles

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

o/s n/s rear inner sills corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2019 96,408 miles

alternator drive belt badly worn

Fail 27 Nov 2019 96,408 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

alternator drive belt badly worn

Pass 26 Nov 2018 84,345 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 72,205 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 72,205 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Nov 2016 58,377 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 58,377 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 49,028 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 49,028 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 27,187 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 23,984 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 20,933 miles

all tyres perishing slightly

n/s/f tyre outer side wall slightly damaged

o/s wiper blade splitting

Pass 24 Aug 2011 18,352 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 16,839 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 14,810 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 12,216 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 UUE is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UUE, 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 UUE is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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