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FY55 EXG

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

140,203 mi
Last recorded140,203 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 EXG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2017 140,203 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 140,203 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 135,555 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2016 135,555 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 118,552 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 107,842 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 87,194 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 65,995 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 47,944 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 47,644 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 29,026 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 19,061 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 19,061 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 15,588 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 EXG is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EXG, 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 FY55 EXG registered?

FY55 EXG is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 December 2005.

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