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FY55 FGA

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,414 mi
Last recorded90,414 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2024 90,414 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced and outer (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced and outer (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 85,662 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

both side inner sills corroded

both side outer sills corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2023 85,662 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

both side inner sills corroded

both side outer sills corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2022 81,191 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 81,191 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 69,860 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 65,084 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 64,198 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive Shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 60,291 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint pipe on rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Aug 2018 60,190 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint pipe on rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Done (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 52,930 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 17 Jul 2017 52,929 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 48,141 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 48,141 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 43,214 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 41,551 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 38,623 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 34,808 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 34,808 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Coolant leak

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 11 Apr 2011 30,867 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 30,867 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 26,114 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 20,911 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 18,074 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)

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 FGA is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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