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FN55 YRV

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

83,246 mi
Last recorded83,246 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN55 YRV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2019 83,246 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view less than 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2019 83,245 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view less than 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective two mounts broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Aug 2019 82,991 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 79,416 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2018 79,416 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively stretched fitted incorrectly and chaffing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and shoulders worn 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 71,877 miles

Central Upper stop light not working

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

Nearside Front tyre inner shoulder wearing

Fail 22 Aug 2017 71,819 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Central Upper stop light not working

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

Nearside Front tyre inner shoulder wearing

Pass 30 Aug 2016 61,596 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bonnet pull handle insecure

Fail 30 Aug 2016 61,596 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (8.2.3)

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

Rear Lower Stop lamp not working both sides (1.2.1b)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bonnet pull handle insecure

Pass 20 Aug 2015 53,323 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 46,576 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 41,850 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 35,970 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 23,387 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2011 23,387 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

nearside & offside front windscreen wiper blades smearing screen !!!

nearside & offside rear tyre wall cracked & perishe up quite alot !!!

nearsude & offside front brake disc's lipped & wearing !!!

offside front brake flex hose cracked & perishe up !!!

Pass 12 Aug 2010 19,857 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 16,329 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 12,723 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 12,723 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 YRV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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