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FY55 SCV

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2016
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

142,040 mi
Last recorded142,040 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 24 Jan 2015 142,040 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 126,412 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 122,288 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 119,480 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 108,677 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 98,007 miles

O/S rear suspension bump stop missing.

Pass 25 Sep 2008 84,615 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 SCV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SCV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY55 SCV registered?

FY55 SCV is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is FY55 SCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY55 SCV shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FY55 SCV have outstanding finance?

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