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FV55 RZX

2005 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

75,055 mi
Last recorded75,055 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 RZX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2025 75,055 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2025 75,055 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 57,183 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 48,810 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 45,304 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 42,776 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 42,776 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 38,453 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2019 38,453 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen broken pipe under bonnet (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 34,093 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 30,299 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 27,005 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 26,995 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 26,980 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 26,904 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 26,826 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 25,872 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 22,295 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 18,775 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 14,197 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 RZX is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 RZX, 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 RZX registered?

FV55 RZX is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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