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FX55 WTM

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

156,780 mi
Last recorded156,780 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX55 WTM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 156,780 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly damaged (0.1 (b))

Rear silencer internal baffles breaking up

engine sump pan corroded and damp with oil

Fail 29 Oct 2025 156,779 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Rear exhaust silencer baffling material "breaking up" causing rattling. External structure complete & secure.

Sump pan porous around lower mounting plate & showing visible misting of oil - monitor

Underside of vehicle & ALL suspension/steering components front & rear showing age related corrosion - none deemed structurally weakened

Pass 23 Oct 2024 153,524 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer internal baffling material "breaking up" causing rattling. External structure complete & secure

Rear exhaust silencer internal baffling material "breaking up" causing rattling. External structure complete & secure

Sump pan porous around lower mounting plate & showing visible misting of oil - monitor

Underside of vehicle & ALL suspension/steering components front & rear showing age related corrosion - none deemed structurally weakened

Fail 16 Oct 2024 153,523 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer internal baffling material "breaking up" causing rattling. External structure complete & secure

Rear exhaust silencer internal baffling material "breaking up" causing rattling. External structure complete & secure

Sump pan porous around lower mounting plate & showing visible misting of oil - monitor

Underside of vehicle & ALL suspension/steering components front & rear showing age related corrosion - none deemed structurally weakened

Pass 5 Oct 2023 153,046 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Also dust cover badly deteriorated - JUST DEEMED PASSABLE DUE TO VERY LOW ANNUAL MILEAGE USEAGE - MONITOR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer internal baffling material "breaking up" causing rattling. External structure complete & secure

Sump pan porous around lower mounting plate & showing visible misting of oil

Underside of vehicle & ALL suspension & steering components front & rear showing age related corrosion - none deemed structurally weakened

Pass 16 Sep 2022 152,484 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Also dust cover badly deteriorated -JUST DEEMED PASSABLE DUE TO VERY LOW MILEAGE ANNUAL USEAGE - MONITOR. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy Can be felt behind brake disc rubbing (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer internal baffling material "breaking up" causing rattling-external structure complete & secure.

Sump pan porous around lower mounting plate & showing visible misting of oil.

Unsderside of vehicle & ALL suspension & steering components front & rear showing age related corrosion - none deemed structurally weakened

Fail 16 Sep 2022 152,484 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Also dust cover badly deteriorated -JUST DEEMED PASSABLE DUE TO VERY LOW MILEAGE ANNUAL USEAGE - MONITOR. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy Can be felt behind brake disc rubbing (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust silencer internal baffling material "breaking up" causing rattling-external structure complete & secure.

Sump pan porous around lower mounting plate & showing visible misting of oil.

Unsderside of vehicle & ALL suspension & steering components front & rear showing age related corrosion - none deemed structurally weakened

Pass 14 Oct 2021 151,989 miles

Engine sump pan porous around lower mounting plate & showing visible misting of oil - monitor.

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly rough in rotation - can be felt behind brake disc rubbing

Underside of vehicle & ALL suspension & steering components front & rear showing age related corrosion to several levels - none deemed structurally weakened

Pass 13 Oct 2020 151,460 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2020 151,457 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 150,665 miles

Offside Rear direction indicator emitting only satisfactory coloured light

Fail 24 Oct 2018 150,660 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear direction indicator emitting only satisfactory coloured light

Pass 27 Oct 2017 116,357 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 40,651 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 40,119 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Oct 2014 37,933 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

exhaust in poor condition

rear tyre's cracking

Pass 14 Oct 2014 37,933 miles

exhaust in poor condition

rear tyre's cracking

Pass 18 Oct 2013 34,614 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2012 31,682 miles

rear exhaust box slightly corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2011 28,769 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 21,637 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 21,637 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 18,014 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 18,012 miles

Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 13,527 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 WTM is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 FX55 WTM, 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 WTM is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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