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FY55 RNN

2005 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

86,050 mi
Last recorded86,050 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 RNN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 86,050 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2019 86,040 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 77,591 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 77,591 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 72,816 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 72,720 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 68,731 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2015 68,731 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 65,642 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 62,076 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 58,221 miles

High level brake light is not working.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 Nov 2011 54,437 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 50,132 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2009 45,868 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 43,202 miles

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

slight bulging to both rear tyres

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 RNN is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel 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 RNN, 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 RNN registered?

FY55 RNN is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 November 2005.

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