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FP55 WMK

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

97,371 mi
Last recorded97,371 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP55 WMK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2016 97,371 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 97,365 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

Oil leak gearbox ()

Pass 19 Aug 2015 92,626 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

o/s/f tyre on limit

Fail 18 Aug 2015 92,626 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

o/s/f tyre on limit

Pass 14 Aug 2014 87,822 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 82,021 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 74,304 miles

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

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

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

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

rear deteriorated

Fail 3 Dec 2012 74,304 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear deteriorated

Pass 5 Dec 2011 60,420 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 47,337 miles

front brake discs are getting worn

Fail 14 Dec 2010 47,337 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake discs are getting worn

Pass 12 Oct 2009 34,054 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2009 33,784 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges.

rear tyres in poor condition.

Pass 9 Sep 2008 26,394 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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FP55 WMK is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FP55 WMK, 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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What year was FP55 WMK registered?

FP55 WMK is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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