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FY55 EWU

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,209 mi
Last recorded85,209 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 EWU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 85,209 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear lens cover missing - light colour still correct

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear lens cover missing - light colour still correct

Pass 20 May 2024 83,329 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2023 80,567 miles
Fail 2 May 2023 80,555 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 77,839 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2021 75,178 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2020 73,316 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 65,190 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2016 60,509 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 53,636 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 53,363 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 53,363 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake discs starting to corrode

Pass 25 Sep 2013 51,218 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2013 51,218 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 48,880 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 46,186 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 40,800 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 38,183 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 26,242 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Oct 2008 26,242 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 EWU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EWU, 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 EWU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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