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FN55 UWB

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

58,382 mi
Last recorded58,382 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN55 UWB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2016 58,382 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear bump stop missing.

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front tyre inner edge slightly worn.

Offside Rear bump stop missing.

engine management light on

Fail 15 Nov 2016 58,382 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear bump stop missing.

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front tyre inner edge slightly worn.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear bump stop missing.

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

engine management light on

Pass 30 Oct 2015 56,612 miles

engine oil under minimum

Fail 30 Oct 2015 56,612 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine oil under minimum

Pass 28 Oct 2014 53,825 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 53,825 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 50,581 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Fail 30 Oct 2013 50,581 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 25 Oct 2012 46,766 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Fail 25 Oct 2012 46,766 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 30 Oct 2011 43,790 miles

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

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Fail 24 Oct 2011 43,784 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 22 Oct 2010 40,619 miles

ALL TYRES IN A POOR CONDICTION

Fail 15 Oct 2010 40,619 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

ALL TYRES IN A POOR CONDICTION

Pass 16 Oct 2009 18,936 miles

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

wiper blades splitting on ends

Pass 15 Oct 2008 28,588 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 UWB is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 FN55 UWB, 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 UWB is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 December 2005.

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