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FN55 YPV

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

80,886 mi
Last recorded80,886 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN55 YPV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2021 80,886 miles

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

Rear both bump stops missing

Pass 21 Aug 2020 74,684 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 68,593 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 60,999 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 54,830 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (corroded) (7.1.2)

Front brake discs worn/corroded/pitted

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

Rear coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Wipers poor effort

Pass 26 Nov 2016 48,353 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2015 41,873 miles

child seat fitted, not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Pass 20 Sep 2014 34,910 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 28,738 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2013 28,738 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 21,052 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 14,657 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 14,657 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 10,727 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 5,740 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 4,836 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 YPV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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