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FN55 UUK

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

97,243 mi
Last recorded97,243 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2020 97,243 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Dec 2020 97,243 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 93,283 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front wing mirror damaged.

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both front top mounts have slight play.

Fail 7 Dec 2019 93,283 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front wing mirror damaged.

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both front top mounts have slight play.

Pass 3 Dec 2018 89,395 miles

Exhaust centre silencer corroded

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

Nearside Front Wiper blade split

Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Both rears (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Fail 1 Dec 2018 89,395 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust centre silencer corroded

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

Nearside Front Wiper blade split

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Both rears (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 84,452 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2017 84,364 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2016 80,297 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

Oil leak engine ()

Rear both tyres wearing on edges

Fail 2 Dec 2016 80,282 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

Oil leak engine ()

Rear both tyres wearing on edges

Pass 11 Aug 2015 73,202 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 63,324 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 63,121 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

rear exhaust has a slight blow also the outter skin is corroded and hanging off

Pass 4 Sep 2013 54,346 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Sep 2013 54,306 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 43,895 miles

BONNET RELEASE HANDLE BROKEN

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED / BRACKETS HEAVLY CORRODED / WEAK / BACK BOX HEAVLY CORRODED / SUPPORT BRACKET CORRODED

OFFSIDE REAR COIL SPRING SURFACE CORRODED

UNDERSIDE / COMPONANTS SHOWING GENERAL SURFACE CORROSION

Fail 31 Aug 2012 43,895 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

BONNET RELEASE HANDLE BROKEN

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED / BRACKETS HEAVLY CORRODED / WEAK / BACK BOX HEAVLY CORRODED / SUPPORT BRACKET CORRODED

OFFSIDE REAR COIL SPRING SURFACE CORRODED

UNDERSIDE / COMPONANTS SHOWING GENERAL SURFACE CORROSION

Pass 23 Aug 2011 35,823 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 30,355 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 25,365 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2008 19,349 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 UUK is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 UUK, 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 UUK is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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