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FV55 CFK

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

65,581 mi
Last recorded65,581 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 CFK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2020 65,581 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 61,278 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

rear and center silencers outer skin corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2019 61,272 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

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

rear and center silencers outer skin corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2017 53,167 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre deteriorated/cracking

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Nov 2016 52,033 miles

Rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded but not leaking exhaust gases

Pass 1 Dec 2015 47,493 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded but not leaking exhaust gases

Fail 26 Nov 2015 47,448 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisy but not rough to rotate

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded but not leaking exhaust gases

Pass 4 Dec 2014 45,840 miles

Rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded but not leaking exhaust gases.

Fail 4 Dec 2014 45,840 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded but not leaking exhaust gases.

Pass 11 Dec 2013 41,972 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 41,954 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Dec 2012 39,095 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 22 Dec 2012 39,095 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Dec 2011 31,744 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2011 31,744 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 24,201 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

condension in n/s headlamp

Pass 22 Jan 2010 22,514 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 22,514 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 16,192 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre slightly perished

offside tront tyre slightly perished

Fail 14 Nov 2008 16,192 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

offside rear tyre slightly perished

offside tront tyre slightly perished

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 CFK is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CFK, 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 CFK registered?

FV55 CFK is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 December 2005.

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