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FY55 FFN

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

81,860 mi
Last recorded81,860 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2018 81,860 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Jun 2018 81,857 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 81,208 miles

Oil leak ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres on 3mm and worn on edge

Pass 17 May 2016 69,187 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

Fail 17 May 2016 69,187 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 5 May 2015 62,119 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 53,990 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 53,990 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 May 2013 46,249 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 May 2012 38,961 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 May 2012 38,961 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 31,656 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 26,385 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 20,131 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 8,889 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 FFN is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FFN, 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 FFN registered?

FY55 FFN is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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