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FV55 ALU

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

96,825 mi
Last recorded96,825 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 ALU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2025 96,825 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Jan 2025 96,823 miles

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))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 90,824 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2024 90,822 miles

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.

Pass 12 Jan 2023 85,616 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2023 85,616 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 79,870 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2022 79,870 miles

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))

Pass 29 Dec 2020 74,391 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 72,604 miles

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))

Fail 22 Jan 2020 72,603 miles

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))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 65,670 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 65,670 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 58,528 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Mar 2018 58,528 miles

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)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 51,338 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2017 51,338 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 48,053 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 45,714 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 42,975 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 40,515 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 38,202 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 37,036 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 37,036 miles

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)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 31,907 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 31,907 miles

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)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 18,535 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 17,998 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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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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