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FX55 XSV

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

90,362 mi
Last recorded90,362 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX55 XSV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2017 90,362 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 81,092 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 73,759 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 62,257 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 51,592 miles

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

n/s/f wing mirror cover is missing

rear of exhaust outer skin is corroded and hanging down

Fail 17 Jul 2013 51,592 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

n/s/f wing mirror cover is missing

rear of exhaust outer skin is corroded and hanging down

Pass 10 Jul 2012 43,524 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 35,780 miles

nearside front brake binding, but does not show up on brake roller test

Fail 8 Jul 2011 35,780 miles

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

oil level very low

Pass 5 Jul 2010 28,153 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

near side front tyre sidewall has deteriorated

near side rear tyre has cracking in sidewall

Pass 13 Jul 2009 21,575 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 13,855 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 XSV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XSV, 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 FX55 XSV registered?

FX55 XSV is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 September 2005.

Is FX55 XSV safe to buy?

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