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FX55 VGO

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

65,927 mi
Last recorded65,927 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX55 VGO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2024 65,927 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 55,706 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 47,083 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from backbox and backbox corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

slight oil leak from engine area

Pass 12 Feb 2021 38,607 miles

Both rear tyres cracking/perished

Exhaust back box corroded

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

suspension components corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2021 38,585 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

front and rear suspension component corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2018 38,495 miles

wear offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Sep 2017 38,374 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 37,954 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 37,944 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 36,279 miles

off side front tyre border line

Pass 29 Sep 2014 34,381 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 32,193 miles

perishing to offside front and both rear tyres

Pass 24 Sep 2012 29,460 miles

condition of front number plate

Pass 14 Sep 2011 24,464 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 21,170 miles

slight play to offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 12 Sep 2009 17,482 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 13,716 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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FX55 VGO is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 FX55 VGO, 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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FX55 VGO is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 6 September 2005.

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