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FV55 CEJ

2005 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

114,079 mi
Last recorded114,079 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 CEJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 20 Aug 2019 114,079 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise to be changed 175/65r14/82t (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel tank is damp

high level brake lamp not working

most of the front and rear suspension is slightly corroded

rear chassis and both rear inner sills are slightly corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2018 104,656 miles

Both side front brake discs worn and corroded on edge

Exhaust slightly blowing from front pipe

Fail 21 Aug 2018 104,656 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn ball joint has excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both side front brake discs worn and corroded on edge

Exhaust slightly blowing from front pipe

Pass 21 Aug 2017 93,541 miles

Both front indicator bulbs slightly disscoloured

Exhaust slightly lblowing from middle pipe

Offside front anti rollbar linkage has slight play

Offside rear tyre worn on edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone B

Fail 21 Aug 2017 93,541 miles

Both front indicator bulbs slightly disscoloured

Exhaust slightly lblowing from middle pipe

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside front anti rollbar linkage has slight play

Offside rear tyre worn on edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone B

Pass 23 Aug 2016 82,160 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 75,280 miles

stone chip front screen zone B

Fail 26 Oct 2015 75,280 miles

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

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

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

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

stone chip front screen zone B

Pass 27 Oct 2014 66,764 miles

both front wishbone bushes are slightly perished

near side rear tyre cracked and perished

Fail 27 Oct 2014 66,764 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front wishbone bushes are slightly perished

near side rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 30 Oct 2013 59,961 miles

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

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

Mounting strap broen on rear exhaust silencer.

Fail 30 Oct 2013 59,961 miles

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

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

Mounting strap broen on rear exhaust silencer.

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 53,089 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 53,089 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 28 Nov 2011 48,081 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 48,081 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 43,366 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 39,130 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 33,639 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 33,639 miles

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

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 CEJ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 CEJ, 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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FV55 CEJ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 December 2005.

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