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FV55 CFF

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

33,006 mi
Last recorded33,006 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2017 33,006 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 31,048 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 29,249 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 28,019 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 25,693 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 23,960 miles

clutch actuator noisy

exhaust back box first skin comming away

Fail 11 Jan 2012 23,943 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

clutch actuator noisy

exhaust back box first skin comming away

n/s/f wiper slighyly smears screen and noisey

Pass 11 Jan 2011 22,338 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 22,338 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 19,699 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 17,554 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 CFF is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CFF, 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 CFF registered?

FV55 CFF is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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The MOT history for FV55 CFF shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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