MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,825 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
heatshield insecure.
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre outersill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
oil level low
oil level low
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre outersill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge 175 65 14 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge 175 65 14 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
How Reliable is the Citroen C3?
Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FV55 ALU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 FV55 ALU, 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 FV55 ALU registered?
FV55 ALU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 November 2005.
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