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FY55 FGX

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

90,808 mi
Last recorded90,808 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 FGX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2018 90,808 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 78,725 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2017 78,724 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2016 65,952 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 57,278 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 46,445 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 46,193 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 44,202 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 41,534 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 35,106 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyre sidewalls perishing - no cords visible at present.

Pass 26 Aug 2009 27,031 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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 8 Aug 2008 22,423 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 FGX is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 FGX, 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 FGX registered?

FY55 FGX is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 September 2005.

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