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FY55 LCA

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,145 mi
Last recorded98,145 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 LCA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2017 98,145 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

coil spring corroded offside front & both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 95,400 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 91,935 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2014 87,805 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 87,805 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 82,515 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 82,515 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 78,183 miles

offside rear tyre sidewall cracked

Fail 30 Oct 2012 78,183 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside rear tyre sidewall cracked

Pass 15 Nov 2011 72,972 miles

Child seats fitted to rear

Play in steering rack track rods

Fail 9 Nov 2011 72,940 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seats fitted to rear

Exhaust system corroded

Front brake discs worn

Play in steering rack track rods

Pass 6 Sep 2010 66,451 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 56,920 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 40,380 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 LCA is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue 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 LCA, 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 LCA registered?

FY55 LCA is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 September 2005.

Is FY55 LCA safe to buy?

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