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FN55 YPX

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

79,253 mi
Last recorded79,253 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 79,253 miles

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

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

Surface corrosion present across all front and rear suspension units

Fail 25 Feb 2026 79,253 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Surface corrosion present across all front and rear suspension units

Pass 27 Feb 2025 77,031 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 75,220 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Mar 2024 75,220 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 73,359 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 71,201 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 71,201 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 68,686 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jan 2021 68,686 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 66,677 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Jan 2019 64,171 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 60,448 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Apr 2016 59,528 miles

oil leak on sump sump corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2015 59,023 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Mar 2014 58,636 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 8 Apr 2013 58,152 miles

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

back box deteriorating

both front inside discs codded

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

both front wishbone bushes splitting

front indicators starting to show white light

oil leak on engine

rear coil springs corroding

slight blow from rear box

Pass 8 Apr 2013 58,152 miles

back box deteriorating

both front inside discs codded

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

both front wishbone bushes splitting

front indicators starting to show white light

oil leak on engine

rear coil springs corroding

slight blow from rear box

Pass 2 Apr 2012 50,821 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 43,190 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2011 43,190 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 37,188 miles

both front tyres low

front disc worn

Fail 6 Mar 2010 37,188 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres low

front disc worn

Pass 10 Mar 2009 30,587 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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 YPX is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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

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