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FP55 YKB

2005 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

73,423 mi
Last recorded73,423 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP55 YKB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2019 73,423 miles

n/s/r coil spring corroded

Fail 21 Jun 2019 73,423 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements faded/non reflective (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements faded/non reflective (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

n/s/r coil spring corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2018 68,534 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 68,534 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm of tread left and badly worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 60,402 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

Oil leak oil filter housing area ()

rear wiper does not clear

Fail 3 Aug 2017 60,402 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front tyre perished

Oil leak oil filter housing area ()

rear wiper does not clear

Pass 10 Aug 2016 55,624 miles

Nearside Rear nail in the tyre tread

Fail 10 Aug 2016 55,624 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear nail in the tyre tread

Pass 3 Aug 2015 50,017 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 50,017 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 46,075 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 40,665 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Jul 2013 40,665 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Jul 2012 34,152 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 30 Jul 2012 34,151 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 26,432 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 26,432 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 19,454 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 18,027 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 15,073 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 15,073 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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 YKB is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc 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 FP55 YKB, 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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FP55 YKB is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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