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FY55 FGP

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

92,995 mi
Last recorded92,995 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 FGP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 92,995 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 90,542 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Borderline pass (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Oct 2024 90,415 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Borderline pass (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 86,554 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 17 Oct 2023 86,553 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Nov 2022 79,570 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 78,790 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 77,456 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 75,256 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 71,805 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 68,284 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre measured 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Slight noise from nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 6 Sep 2016 63,143 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 58,756 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 53,425 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 48,624 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2012 43,833 miles

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

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

cut in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Nov 2011 38,595 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edge of treads

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 12 Nov 2010 32,157 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 25,991 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 18,991 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 FGP is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FGP, 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 FGP registered?

FY55 FGP is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 6 December 2005.

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