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FY55 SGX

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

65,251 mi
Last recorded65,251 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 SGX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 65,251 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Inner rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2026 65,178 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer & Inner sill holed and corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner and Outer Sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Inner rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2025 56,138 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 55,534 miles

Underside generally scaly with surface corrosion on front and rear steering and suspension components

Fail 8 May 2024 55,534 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch insecure Will not close after being opened from outside (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Underside generally scaly with surface corrosion on front and rear steering and suspension components

Pass 3 May 2023 55,335 miles

Exhaust mounting defective second to last at rear (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 May 2022 54,355 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 53,082 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2020 52,387 miles
Fail 14 May 2020 52,387 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour all front and rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 13 May 2019 51,748 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 51,748 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2018 50,768 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 49,902 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres starting to perish and at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear both rear tyres starting to perish on side walls and on treads

Fail 4 May 2017 49,902 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres starting to perish and at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear both rear tyres starting to perish on side walls and on treads

Pass 5 May 2016 48,410 miles

Offside Rear child seat fitted

Pass 19 May 2015 47,151 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 47,151 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 May 2014 44,640 miles

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 9 May 2013 41,130 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 May 2013 41,130 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 May 2012 38,402 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 35,325 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 31,741 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2009 27,995 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 24,105 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 SGX is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 SGX, 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 SGX registered?

FY55 SGX is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 4 November 2005.

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