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FN55 YRA

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

90,989 mi
Last recorded90,989 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN55 YRA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2018 90,989 miles

n-s-f wheel slightly seized rear discs corroded both front tyres low on inner edge and perished oil leak

Fail 4 Oct 2018 90,989 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

n-s-f wheel slightly seized rear discs corroded both front tyres low on inner edge and perished oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2017 83,879 miles

wipers poor both beam patterns poor oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2016 72,482 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2016 72,482 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185-65/15 (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2015 61,899 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

rear brakes binding slightly

service reminder on

Fail 19 Dec 2015 61,899 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

rear brakes binding slightly

service reminder on

Fail 6 Dec 2014 57,245 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 57,245 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 51,367 miles

front nearside tyre slightly perrished on inside edge

Fail 10 Dec 2013 51,367 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front nearside tyre slightly perrished on inside edge

Pass 27 Nov 2012 44,473 miles

exhaust rear box slightly corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2012 44,472 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

exhaust rear box slightly corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2011 39,688 miles

Front discs pitted.

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 35,425 miles

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

rear brake discs are pitted.

Fail 4 Nov 2010 35,425 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

rear brake discs are pitted.

Pass 13 May 2010 35,363 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 25,095 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 25,095 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 10,493 miles

all 4 brake discs corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2008 10,493 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

all 4 brake discs corroded

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 YRA is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YRA, 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 YRA is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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