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FV55 FBN

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

70,736 mi
Last recorded70,736 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2021 70,736 miles

Central Rear Exhaust heatshield, on body, slightly insecure

Nearside Front Inner Wheel arch liner broken/insecure, and fouling on suspension component.

Nearside Front Outer Driveshaft CV gaiter split/misting.

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti roll bar drop link ball joint gaiter perished.

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Beam axle, inc attached suspension/braking components, showing corrosion to their exposed steel surfaces.

Fail 2 Dec 2021 70,736 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leaking excessively from engine Underside of engine, contaminating suspension/steering and braking rubber components badly. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust heatshield, on body, slightly insecure

Handbrake lever on stop, before required efforts achieved.

Nearside Front Inner Wheel arch liner broken/insecure, and fouling on suspension component.

Nearside Front Outer Driveshaft CV gaiter split/misting.

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti roll bar drop link ball joint gaiter perished.

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Beam axle, inc attached suspension/braking components, showing corrosion to their exposed steel surfaces.

Pass 1 Dec 2020 67,168 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/s/r & O/s/r ()

Fail 30 Nov 2020 67,168 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Park brake lever hitting stop, Park brake weak (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/s/r & O/s/r ()

Pass 23 Nov 2019 58,404 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65/14 at 2.5mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shocks corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

hand brake lever has high travel

Fail 23 Nov 2019 58,404 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear exhaust mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65/14 at 2.5mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shocks corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

hand brake lever has high travel

Pass 1 Dec 2018 52,387 miles

Central Rear High level brake light not working

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 1 Dec 2018 52,387 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Central Rear High level brake light not working

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2017 43,451 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2017 43,451 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 38,468 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2015 36,941 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 34,454 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 32,497 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 30,104 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 26,751 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 26,751 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)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 23,177 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 18,081 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 13,930 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 FBN 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 70%.

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 FBN, 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 FBN is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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