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2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

79,435 mi
Last recorded79,435 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 EUR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2022 79,435 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 73,044 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 67,715 miles

Rear Exhaust box deteriating.

Offside Centre sill - impact damage.

Offside Headlamp deteriating.

Fail 26 Oct 2020 67,715 miles

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced + suspension mount area - outer sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Centre sill - impact damage.

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

Offside Headlamp deteriating.

Rear Exhaust box deteriating.

Pass 17 Oct 2019 61,932 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box deteriating. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre valve seat and rim leaking.

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive + lower seat-belt mount - Sill . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2019 61,932 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play Free play - inadequately secured. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box deteriating. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive + lower seat-belt mount - Sill . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 58,355 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 54,920 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 47,403 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 43,949 miles

exhaust corroding

Fail 13 Oct 2015 43,949 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

exhaust corroding

Pass 30 Sep 2014 39,174 miles

exhaust back box corroding

front wiper blades split

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 18 Oct 2013 33,710 miles

exhaust corroding

Pass 16 Oct 2012 29,230 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

exhaust corroding

rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 17 Oct 2011 23,104 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 17,195 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 9,944 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 7,886 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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FY55 EUR is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 FY55 EUR, 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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FY55 EUR is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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